Whiskey
Penicillin
Smoky, honeyed, ginger-hot — the most-copied new cocktail of the last twenty years.
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Origin
Created by bartender Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York around 2005. Unlike most cocktail origins, this one is well-documented and not seriously disputed.
Flavour Profile
Good for someone who already likes whiskey and wants more complexity than a Smash. Honey and ginger lead, a smoky Islay float hits last. Not a beginner's first Scotch drink.
Glass & Garnish
Rocks glass, over one large cube.
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch2 oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.75 oz
- Honey-ginger syrup0.75 oz
- Peaty Islay Scotch0.25 oz, for float
Method
- Combine Scotch, lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup with ice.
- Shake 10–12 seconds.
- Strain over a large cube.
- Float the Islay Scotch over the back of a spoon.
Notes
Make honey-ginger syrup with equal parts honey/water and fresh ginger, strained. No float Scotch? The drink still works, minus the smoke on the nose. Pairs well with aged cheese.
Tools Used
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