MAKER'S® PENICILLIN
MADE WITH MAKER'S MARK®
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®.
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About the
Maker's® Penicillin
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 thie case, are best served on the rocks.
Difficulty
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Preparation Time
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Flavor Profile
Rich and Bright
Citrus
Spicy
Ginger
Vanilla
Smoky
Ingredients
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2 parts
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
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1/2 part Laphroaig® Single Malt Whisky
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1 part fresh lemon juice
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1/2 part honey syrup*
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1 disk fresh ginger
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Candied ginger for garnish
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*For the honey syrup
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2 parts honey
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1 part hot water
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Preparation
Instructions
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Step 1Make the honey syrupTo 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.
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Step 2Muddle ginger and add ingredientsMuddle ginger in shaker and then add Maker’s Mark®, juice, honey syrup and ice.
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Step 3Shake and strainShake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
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Step 4Add some scotchTop with Laphroaig®.
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Step 5Garnish and enjoyGarnish with candied ginger.
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