Penicillin Cocktail

Name: Penicillin Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz blended scotch whisky; 1/2 oz Islay single malt scotch; 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice; 3/8 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water); 3/8 oz ginger syrup; as needed ice cubes; 1 piece candied ginger (for garnish)

A modern scotch classic with honey-ginger syrup and a smoky Islay whisky float, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and peaty flavors.

10 minMediumServes 1220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz blended scotch whisky
1/2 oz Islay single malt scotch
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
3/8 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water)
3/8 oz ginger syrup
as needed ice cubes
1 piece candied ginger (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
2

Add 2 oz blended scotch whisky, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/8 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water), and 3/8 oz ginger syrup to the shaker.
3

Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
4

Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5

Carefully pour the 1/2 oz Islay single malt scotch over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the drink.
6

Garnish with 1 piece candied ginger (for garnish).

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Can I halve or double Penicillin Cocktail?

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