Penicillin
The Penicillin is a smoky, spicy sour made with Scotch Whisky, Lemon Juice, Honey Ginger Syrup and Islay Scotch. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 18% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 18% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Smoky, spicy
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 60mlScotch Whisky
- 22.5mlLemon Juice
- 22.5mlHoney Ginger Syrup
- 7.5mlIslay Scotch
How to make it
- Shake first three ingredients with ice.
- Strain into rocks glass.
- Float Islay scotch.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Penicillin
Created by Sam Ross at Milk & Honey NYC in 2005, a modern classic.
Missing something?
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch)
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Irish Whiskey (Lighter and less smoky)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Honey Ginger Syrup? Use Honey Syrup (Muddle a few slices of fresh ginger with it)
- No Islay Scotch? Use Scotch Whisky (Loses most of the peat smoke)
- No Islay Scotch? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Loses most of the peat smoke)
All swaps for Scotch Whisky, Lemon Juice and Islay Scotch
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