Penicillin

Penicillin

Blended Scotch shaken with lemon, honey and muddled fresh ginger, then crowned with a float of smoky Islay malt. Sam Ross's modern classic — medicine never tasted this good.

19.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

6 min

Time

220 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lemon Juice· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

  • Scotch· not in your bar¼ oz

    Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke

  • Honey Syrup· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Agave Syrup — milder, Simple Syrup — neutral sweetness

  • Ginger· not in your bar2-3
  • Scotch· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke

Instructions

  1. Muddle fresh ginger in a shaker and add the remaining ingredients except for the Islay single malt whisky.

  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake.

  3. Fine train into a chilled Old Fashioned glass with ice.

  4. Float the single malt whisky on top.

  5. Garnish with candied ginger slices.

Pairs well with

Honey, ginger, and smoky Islay mist prescribe rich, warming accompaniments:

  • Honey-glazed ham bites
  • Ginger cookies
  • Smoked cheddar cubes
  • Candied ginger

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