Penicillin
Modern Scotch sour with honey, ginger and smoky whisky.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Blended Scotch Whisky
60 ml
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed
22.5 ml
Honey Syrup
22.5 ml
Ginger
2–3 quarter-size slices, fresh
2.5 slices
Islay Scotch Whisky
Lagavulin 16y; float over the finished drink
7.5 ml
Garnish
Ginger
Candied
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle the fresh ginger in a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Add the blended Scotch whisky, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey syrup and ice, then shake well.
- 3
Fine-strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Float the Lagavulin 16y over the drink and garnish with candied ginger.
About the Penicillin
The Penicillin was created in New York by bartender Sam Ross. It combines blended Scotch with lemon, honey and ginger before adding a smoky Islay whisky float, creating a modern classic with layered depth.
What does a Penicillin taste like?
Smoky, citrusy and warming with honey sweetness, fresh ginger spice and a rich Scotch whisky backbone.
Tips for making a Penicillin
Use a strongly flavored ginger-honey component and float the Islay Scotch carefully over the finished drink for an aromatic smoky top note.
