Penicillin Cocktail Recipe
The Penicillin is a bold Scotch cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. It mixes blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, and lemon juice, then finishes with a float of peaty Islay Scotch. Every sip gives you warmth, brightness, and that signature smoky aroma on top.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended Scotch whisky
- 1/4 oz Islay single malt Scotch for float
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup
- Candied ginger or lemon twist for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes and set it aside while you make the drink.
- Pour the blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup into a cocktail shaker. Then add ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 to 15 seconds. You want the drink cold, smooth, and well mixed. The honey syrup needs a good shake to blend in properly.
- Double strain the drink into your prepared rocks glass with fresh ice. This helps catch any tiny ice bits or ginger pulp.
- Slowly pour the Islay Scotch over the back of a spoon so it gently floats on top. That’s how you get that smoky aroma with every sip.
- Top it off with a piece of candied ginger or a lemon twist if you like. Skip the straw so you can really enjoy the smell and flavor together.