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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Questions

What is Penicillin Cocktail?

A modern scotch classic with honey-ginger syrup and a smoky Islay whisky float, creating a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and peaty flavors. This reference files it under American alcoholic drink: made in a blender, rated medium and about 10 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of honey in Penicillin Cocktail?

The entry for Penicillin Cocktail calls for 3/8 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water). In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Penicillin Cocktail without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz blended scotch whisky. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

How many calories are in Penicillin Cocktail?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 220 calories, with 9 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 250 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Penicillin Cocktail for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the blended scotch drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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