A smoky and fresh whisky cocktail
Penicillin is a modern classic created in the 2000s by bartender Sam Ross at the Pegu Club bar in New York. It combines smoky Scotch whisky with honey, ginger and lemon juice for a balanced and complex taste. The drink has quickly become popular thanks to its unique blend of sweet, sour and smoky. Penicillin is a great cocktail for whisky lovers and is perfect both as a winter drink and for special occasions.
- Category: Cocktails Sour drinks
- Method: Shaken cocktails
- Cuisine: American drinks
Ingredients
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- 50 ml smoky scotch whisky (e.g. Laphroaig)
- 25 ml honey syrup
- 15 ml ginger syrup
- 25 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml rökig whisky (till topping, för rökighet)
- Ice cubes
- En citronskiva och en ingefärs-skiva för garnering
Instructions for use
Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Add the smoky scotch, honey syrup, lemon juice and ginger syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
Carefully add a splash of smoky whisky on top.
Garnish with a slice of lemon and a slice of ginger.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality smoky scotch and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Adjust the amount of honey syrup and ginger syrup to suit your desired sweetness and spiciness.
- If you want a more intense smoky flavor, increase the amount of smoky whisky on top.