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Penicillin

Scotch, ginger and honey with a smoky surface

Honey syrup: dissolve equal volumes of honey and warm water, then cool. The peated whisky is a float.

  • Contemporary
  • Whiskey
  • Shaken
  • Smoky
  • Spiced
Penicillin cocktail in its intended service glass

Ingredients

Makes
One drink
  • Blended Scotch60 ml
  • Peated Scotch7.5 ml
  • Fresh lemon juice22.5 ml
  • Honey syrup22.5 ml
  • Fresh ginger3 slices

Garnish

  • Candied gingerCandied ginger

Method

  1. 01

    Press the ginger slices in a shaker. Add blended Scotch, lemon and honey syrup.

  2. 02

    Shake with ice and fine strain over a fresh large cube.

  3. 03

    Float the peated Scotch on the surface.

  4. 04

    Finish with candied ginger and serve immediately.

On the palate

Scotch, ginger and honey with a smoky surface. Honey syrup: dissolve equal volumes of honey and warm water, then cool. The peated whisky is a float.

The story

The measures on this page are a usable working specification. Glass size, ice and the sweetness of a particular bottle can change the result, so taste before service.

House notes

Working library specification. Honey syrup: dissolve equal volumes of honey and warm water, then cool. The peated whisky is a float. Use the bottle label for strength; liqueur sweetness and alcohol content vary.

One serve. Prepare to order for the best temperature and texture.

Please enjoy responsibly.

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