Homemade Drambuie

Craft your own luxurious 'Homemade Drambuie,' a delightfully spiced whisky liqueur that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe blends smooth Scotch whisky with a luscious honey syrup infused with aromatic cardamom, clove, vanilla, and a touch of zesty lemon for a perfectly balanced flavor. In just 15 minutes of prep, this DIY Drambuie boasts all-natural ingredients and a personalized touch, allowing the flavors to deepen after a short aging period. Serve it neat, over ice, or as the star ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rusty Nail. With its refined notes and rich aroma, this homemade liqueur makes a sophisticated addition to any bar collection or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 375 ml Scotch whisky
• 120 ml Honey
• 60 ml Water
• 50 g White sugar
• 1 Vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 4 Cardamom pods
• 1 Clove
• 1 strip Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and sugar over low heat. Stir gently until the sugar and honey are fully dissolved, creating a syrup. This should take about 3–5 minutes.

Step 2

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise (if using) and scrape the seeds into the syrup. Add the entire bean pod to the mixture as well.

Step 3

Add the cardamom pods, clove, and strip of lemon zest to the saucepan. Simmer the syrup on very low heat for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Do not let it boil.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the spiced syrup cool to room temperature. If desired, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and lemon zest.

Step 5

In a clean jar or bottle, combine the cooled syrup with the Scotch whisky. If using vanilla extract instead of a vanilla bean, add it at this stage.

Step 6

Seal the jar or bottle tightly and shake well to combine.

Step 7

Allow the Homemade Drambuie to rest for at least 24 hours before serving, though the flavors will deepen and improve after 1–2 weeks of aging.

Step 8

Serve neat, over ice, or use as a base for cocktails such as the classic Rusty Nail.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	631.3 grams (631.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1444

Total Fat 0.80g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 19mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 159.20g	58%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 149.80g
Protein 1.70g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 196mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.1%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 97.8%