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Penicillin

A bit like a “cold toddy,” the Penicillin cocktail brings together the comforting flavors of lemon and honey, a touch of smoke from scotch, a zing of ginger and, of course, Maker’s Mark. A tale of two whiskies, the Penicillin cocktail opens with aromas of smoke and peat and then gives way to a balanced sweetness and a pop of spice. Maker’s, Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon recall the flavors of warm drinks, but in this case, are best served on the rocks.

Advanced
5-7 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

parts

2 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
0.5 Laphroaig® Single Malt Whisky
1 fresh lemon juice
0.5 honey syrup*
1 disk fresh ginger
Candied ginger for garnish
*For the honey syrup: 2 parts honey 1 part hot water

How to craft

STEP 1: MAKE THE HONEY SYRUP

To make honey syrup, add 2 parts honey to 1 part hot water. Mix until honey dissolves into a syrupy consistency. Add additional honey to taste.

STEP 2: MUDDLE GINGER AND ADD INGREDIENTS

Muddle ginger in shaker and then add Maker’s Mark, juice, honey syrup and ice.

STEP 3: SHAKE AND STRAIN

Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

STEP 4: ADD SOME SCOTCH

Top with Laphroaig^®.

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