Penicillin Cocktail
With two kinds of scotch, ginger, lemon and honey the Penicillin cocktail has become a modern classic. Learn how to make the Penicillin Cocktail at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- rocks glass
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz blended scotch
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey ginger simple syrup recipe below
- 1/4 oz peated scotch
- candied ginger for garnish
For the honey ginger simple syrup
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 4 inches fresh ginger peeled and chopped
Instructions
For the Cocktail
- Add the blended scotch, lemon juice and honey ginger simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds or until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top with the peated scotch and garnish with a piece of candied ginger.
For the honey ginger simple syrup
- In a medium saucepan combine honey, water and ginger and bring to a boil ensuring the honey fully dissolves.
- Remove the pan from the heat allowing the simple syrup to steep for 30 minutes (or up to a day if you like a stronger ginger flavor). Strain out the ginger and transfer the simple syrup to a clean glass jar.
- This simple syrup can be stored at room temperature for 1 week or in the refrigerator for a month.
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