The Penicillin is a soothing blend of smoky Scotch, the bold spice of ginger, the sweet touch of honey, and a splash of lemon—creating a refreshing remedy that’s both comforting and revitalizing.

Penicillin

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (60 ml) blended Scotch whisky
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) honey-ginger syrup
  • 0.25 oz (7.5 ml) Islay Scotch whisky
  • Candied ginger for garnish

Steps

  1. Chill a rocks glass in the freezer.
  2. In a shaker, add the blended malt Scotch whisky, fresh lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup to the shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Double strain the cocktail into the chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  5. Float the islay scotch whisky on the drink.
  6. Garnish with a piece of candied ginger.

Notes

  • using a mister, I enjoyed mising the islay scotch whisky in the empty glass then again on top of the drink.