Penicillin Cocktail
The penicillin cocktail is a modern classic known for its distinctive combination of smoky, spicy, sweet and sour flavours. The drink was created in New York City in 2005 and rose to prominence, gaining the status of a craft cocktail. It is an excellent starting point for people new to scotch blends, masterfully balancing assertive smoky overtones with more approachable flavours.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 30mL blended Black & White scotch whisky (or any other scotch whisky of choice)
- 15mL fresh lemon juice
- 15mL honey-ginger syrup
- 1for shaking ice
- for serving Extra ice
- 1for garnish candied ginger or lemon twist
Method
- Step 1
A rocks glass should be thoroughly chilled. In a cocktail shaker, combine the blended Scotch whisky with fresh lemon juice and honey-ginger syrup.
- Step 2
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, secure the top tightly and shake rapidly for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is completely cooled and frosted on the outside.
- Step 3
Fill a cold rocks glass with fresh ice cubes and transfer the shaken mixture into the prepared glass.
- Step 4
Garnish with a lemon twist or a piece of candied ginger and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
After ten seconds of vigorous shaking, take a 1-2 second rest without opening the shaker and then start as this brief pressure release helps produce a finer, more stable foam.
Serving Tip 1
Instead of a twist, cut a thin, precisely round coin-shaped slice of lemon. Gently massage its oils into the drink and place delicately on the ice for an exquisite, understated look.
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