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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 minutes
- Citrus
ingredients and how to craft
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2
Maker’s Mark®KentuckyStraightBourbon
- 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®.
Complete your cocktail with
TIPS FOR A GREAT
Penicillin
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