The Penicillin may not offer the cures of the antibiotic it's named for, but it's basically just as famous. This Scotch-based cocktail originated in New York in the mid-2000s. While it's a fairly new creation, the Penicillin has made its way into bars around the world, proving its status as a top…
Make honey-ginger syrup by simmering equal parts honey and water with sliced ginger. Combine 2 oz blended Scotch, ¾ oz lemon juice and ¾ oz honey-ginger syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake hard, strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and float ¼ oz Islay single malt over the back of a spoon. Garnish with candied ginger.
Smoky, Spicy, Citrusy
New York City, 2005, created by bartender Sam Ross at Milk & Honey.
Rocks glass
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