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Penicillin

Name: Penicillin
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Blended Scotch; 3/4 oz Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Honey Syrup; 2 tsp Ginger Syrup; 1/4 oz Islay Single Malt Scotch

Penicillin combines Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup, Ginger Syrup in a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for cozy night in, date night.

Quick fact

The Penicillin is an IBA official cocktail made with Scotch whisky, ginger, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

5 total

Blended Scotchspirit - Alcoholic

2 oz

Lemon Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

3/4 oz

Honey Syrupmodifier - Alcoholic

2 tsp

Ginger Syrupspirit - Alcoholic

2 tsp

Islay Single Malt Scotchspirit - Alcoholic

1/4 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

4 steps

1Shake blended Scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup and ginger syrup with ice.
2Strain over large ice in chilled rocks glass.
3Float smoky Scotch on top (be sure to use a smoky Scotch such as an Islay single malt).
4Garnish with candied ginger.

Method

Blended

Finish

Usually finished with Lemon Juice.

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Sweet

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Penicillin is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

✓Frozen style

Best for

Best for cozy night in, date night.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect round sweetness with support from Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup.

Best pairing

Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Penicillin sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The Penicillin is an IBA official cocktail made with Scotch whisky, ginger, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice.

Source: Penicillin (cocktail)

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