Penicillin
A modern cocktail for anyone who loves Scotch whiskey.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Rocks Glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Blended Scotch
- ¾ ounce Lemon Juice
- ¾ ounce Honey-Ginger Syrup
- ¼ ounce Islay Single Malt Scotch
- 1 piece Candied Ginger (garnish)
Honey-Ginger Syrup
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup Water
- 16 inch Ginger Piece (peeled and thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of Blended Scotch, ¾ ounces of lemon juice, and ¾ ounces of Honey-Ginger syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until well chilled and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ¼ ounces of Islay Single Malt Scotch.
- Garnish with a piece of candied ginger.
Honey-Ginger Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of honey, 1 cup fo water, and the 16 inch piece of peeled and sliced ginger.
- Simmer over medium-high heat until the honey has dissolved.
- Strain and then place in an airtight container.
Notes
The Honey-Ginger Syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.