Penicillin Cocktail
A penicillin cocktail is the perfect prescription whenever you're feeling a bit poorly or down in spirits. This aptly named elixir is sure to cure just about anything that ails you. With a comforting combination of honey, lemon, and ginger, the flavor profile is very reminiscent of a classic hot toddy, albeit a chilled one. And yet somehow it offers a more beguiling sort of warmth. In addition to a reassuring base of blended Scotch, the penicillin also boasts a finishing float of Islay single malt Scotch, which brings rich woodiness and a crackling fireplace kind of coziness to the mix. Looking for a little solace of the cocktail variety? Drink one and call me in the morning.
Servings 1 drink
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blended Scotch whisky
- ½ ounce ginger liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce honey simple syrup
- ice (plenty for shaking and preferably one big cube for serving)
- ½ ounce Islay single malt Scotch whisky
- slice of crystallized ginger or lemon wheel, to garnish optional
Instructions
- Pour the blended Scotch whisky, ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and honey simple syrup into a cocktail shaker along with plenty of ice.
- Shake until well-chilled and strain into a chilled old fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Top with the Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
- Garnish with a slice of crystallized ginger or lemon wheel, if desired, and serve immediately.