Master the Penicillin | Modern Classics | BetterAvecBourbon

We’re well into winter, which means we’re also deep into cold and flu season. So what better time to make the Penicillin: a bold, smoky, sweet, and spicy cocktail. Garnished with a ginger candy or with something a little bolder. For ingredients you’ll need smoky, Islay scotch such as Laphroaig or Laguvullin. You’ll only use a little but a little goes a long way if it’s smoky enough. Blended scotch, such as Monkey Shoulder or Johnny Walker Black but never red, some 3:1 honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and some fresh, sliced ginger.
*do not follow my chopping technique LOL*
Penicillin Recipe
-2 ounces blended scotch whiskey
-1/4 ounce smoky Islay Scotch
-3/4 ounce 3:1 honey syrup
-3/4 ounce lemon juice
-5-6 ginger slices
-garnish: ginger candy, lemon slice, or brûléed ginger slice

[@GayleColeman-f6q]

This would be perfect for snuggling against the weather!! And to kick a sore throats butt!! Love the jazz music too.!!

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@GayleColeman-f6q absolutely! It’s a delight and definitely has a throat warming quality to it

[@khadijahplummerconsulting]

this might make a scotch enjoyer out of me yet 👀

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@khadijahplummerconsulting it certainly moved the needle for me! Looking forward to making more scotch cocktails in the future.

[@gnomestavern8285]

I love this cocktail so much always order it when I see it on the menu

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@gnomestavern8285 same here! Such exciting flavours

[@DanaDuff]

Wow! This looks amazing!!! I bet this could cure the Vid

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@DanaDuff haha, you may have to check with your doctor on that one!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

One of my all time winter favourites with a spicy ginger 🫚 honey 🍯

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@stephane.foisy.186 me too! It adds so much warmth for a cold drink

[@mmtx73]

It's a good drink, I'll usually get one if I see it on a cocktail list. One minor point though, the single malt is usually floated on top, not mixed in the drink. Keeps that smokey character in front throughout the drink. that way.

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@mmtx73 yes, that’s the Milk & Honey way but I find drinks better when everything is well incorporated. The smoke can also kill your palate for the rest of the cocktail

[@mmtx73]

@BetterAvecBourbon interesting point! I'll have to try it and see. Just gotta get some ginger now...

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@ haha, you’ll have to let me know what you think! I may try with black label instead to see if I enjoy the extra peat or not

[@Leadandsteel_73]

Get a small cutting board and a sharp knife. Your knife use is terrifying.

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@Leadandsteel_73 that was my suggestion in the audio, and stated the plate was to protect the bar.

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

@@Leadandsteel_73 but you’re absolutely correct about the knife: I was too stubborn to use a mandolin for something so small