Penicillin Cocktail

Penicillin Cocktail

Smoky scotch floats over a tangy honey-ginger whiskey base for a layered, warming sip.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 190/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This modern classic blends blended scotch, fresh lemon, and a homemade honey-ginger syrup, then finishes with a float of peaty single malt. The smoky aroma hits first, giving way to a spicy, honeyed sweetness underneath, making it a favorite for cool evenings or post-dinner sipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blended scotch whisky
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce honey-ginger syrup
  • 1/4 ounce Islay single malt scotch, for float
  • 1 candied ginger, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice, for shaking and serving

Method

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the blended scotch, fresh lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup.

  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.

  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. Slowly pour the Islay single malt scotch over the top so it floats on the surface of the drink.

  5. Garnish with a piece of candied ginger and serve immediately.

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Penicillin Cocktail

This modern classic blends blended scotch, fresh lemon, and a homemade honey-ginger syrup, then finishes with a float of peaty single malt. The smoky aroma hits first, giving way to a spicy, honeyed sweetness underneath, making it a favorite for cool evenings or post-dinner sipping.

5 min 1 serving 190 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blended scotch whisky
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce honey-ginger syrup
  • 1/4 ounce Islay single malt scotch, for float
  • 1 candied ginger, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice, for shaking and serving

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the blended scotch, fresh lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup.

  2. 2

    Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.

  3. 3

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the Islay single malt scotch over the top so it floats on the surface of the drink.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a piece of candied ginger and serve immediately.