Penicillin
A modern classic from New York. Like a cold remedy, but tastier. Blended Scotch is best.
LevelMedium
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 60 mlWhisky
- 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 20 mlHoney syrupMake it: mix equal amounts of honey and warm water.
- 3 slicesGinger
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Fine strainer
- Muddler
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Penicillin
- Press the ginger slices hard in the shaker.
- Add the whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup and ice.
- Shake for 12 seconds and strain through a tea strainer into a glass over ice.
Garnish: Candied or fresh ginger