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Penicillin
A modern classic created by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in 2005. Scotch, lemon, honey-ginger syrup, and a float of Islay Scotch. Smoky, sweet, tart, and spicy — a cure-all cocktail.
Prep10 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended Scotch whisky
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup (see note)
- 1/4 oz Islay single malt Scotch (float)
- Candied ginger for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Honey-ginger syrup: combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, and 2 oz peeled chopped ginger. Simmer 10 min, strain, cool.
- 2. Add blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 3. Shake for 15 seconds.
- 4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 5. Float the Islay Scotch on top by pouring over the back of a spoon.
- 6. Garnish with candied ginger.
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