Best Penicillin Cocktail Recipes

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PENICILLIN



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The Penicillin cocktail is a scotch-based drink from New York bartender Sam Ross. The modern classic perfectly mixes smoke, ginger, and lemon.

Provided by Liquor.com

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces blended scotch
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3/4 ounce honey-ginger syrup*
1/4 ounce Islay single malt scotch
Garnish: candied ginger

Steps:

  • Add the blended scotch, lemon juice and syrup into a shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Top with the Islay single malt scotch.
  • Garnish with a piece of candied ginger. *Honey-ginger syrup: Combine 1 cup honey, 1 6-inch piece of peeled and thinly sliced ginger and 1 cup water in a saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to steep overnight. Strain with a cheesecloth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 20 g, Fat 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PENICILLIN COCKTAIL



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A Scotch...cocktail? Yes, it exists! The Penicillin is made with both blended and peaty Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup for a delicious drink you'll want to drink all through fall to keep the sniffles away.

Provided by Nancy Mitchell

Categories     Drink

Time 8m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the Honey-Ginger Syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
3-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced
For the Penicillin Cocktail
2 ounces blended Scotch
3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 ounce honey-ginger syrup
Ice
1/4 ounce Islay Scotch
Candied ginger or lemon peel for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Make the honey-ginger syrup: Add the honey, water, and ginger root to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then allow the syrup to cool. Strain and store in the fridge.
  • Make the cocktail: Pour the blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup into a shaker. Add ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Float the Islay scotch on top by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon. Garnish with candied ginger, lemon peel, or both. Enjoy!

PENICILLIN



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Capture the soothing flavours of a hot toddy - whisky, honey, ginger and lemon - in this bright, vibrant cocktail, garnished with a lemon wedge

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

small slice of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 heaped tbsp honey
50ml scotch whisky
25ml lemon juice, plus a lemon wedge to garnish
ice

Steps:

  • Drop the ginger into the base of a cocktail shaker and drizzle in the honey. Mash the together with a muddler or the back of a long-handled spoon.
  • Pour in the whisky and lemon juice and add a handful of ice. Seal the shaker, then shake well until the outside is very cold.
  • Fill a tumbler or rocks glass with ice cubes, then double-strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

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