Penicillin
A modern classic of blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon, finished with a smoky Islay float.
Base
whiskey
Glassware
Rocks glass
Flavor Profile
spicysweet
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended scotch whisky
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey-ginger syrup
- 0.25 oz smoky Islay scotch, for floating
- Candied ginger, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Shake blended scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup with ice.
- 2Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 3Float the Islay scotch on top and garnish with candied ginger.
Origin & Story
New York City, 2005
Bartender Sam Ross created it at Milk & Honey, blending blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon with a smoky Islay Scotch float — a modern classic named, tongue-in-cheek, for its cold-fighting ingredients.
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