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Penicillin Cocktail

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Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Ingredients: 5

Recipe:
2 Ounces Blended Scotch Whisky
3/4 Ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 Ounce Honey Syrup
3 Slices Fresh Ginger (optional)
1/4 Ounce Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Something Peaty of Smokey)

Instructions

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 pieces of ginger, or candied ginger if you have it.
BONUS TIP: 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.

Penicillin Cocktail - Summary

A "Penicillin" cocktail is a modern classic cocktail known for its intriguing combination of flavors. It typically consists of Scotch whisky, honey syrup, ginger syrup, and fresh lemon juice. The Penicillin cocktail offers a balanced blend of smoky, sweet, and citrusy flavors, making it a favorite among those who appreciate complex and well-balanced cocktails. Make sure to check out the bonus note above on how to make your own honey syrup without having to spend extra money!

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Penicillin Cocktail consists of 4 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Scotch Whisky
  2. Lemon Juice
  3. Honey Syrup
  4. Ginger

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