The Most Famous Variation of A Variation In The World

[@prplprince8730]

Laphroaig tastes like a summer night campfire where you roast marshmallows and get 73 mosquito bites

[@ChemicalMarco]

Which is exactly how a summer on Isle of Islay feels like!

[@rsimpson9596]

Laphroaig tastes like kissing Jenifer Aniston after she ate bbq

[@ChemicalMarco]

Penicillin is probably one of the best cocktail ever created and that I ever tasted. Sam Ross has created so many cocktails but this is above others. It's interesting how many cocktails created under Sasha Petraske's supervision have honey in it, just to mention the Gold Rush and this one.

[@CanuckMonkey]

Glad you mentioned Sasha!

[@petergjesse5858]

Originally, Sam Ross used the Compass Box "Peat Monster" scotch for the float

[@justinepp3116]

Peat monster is a blend of laphroaig, caol ila and a highland malt

[@MatthewGoczalk]

The recipe I've seen uses the Peat Monster as the float and the Artist Blend as the main

[@penguindrummaster]

I've also heard some references to Glasgow Blend Compass Box, but I am uncertain if it was the float or the main ingredient.

[@jonlau7937]

i wish i would have read this! i have Peat monster, but just went to buy a bottle of Laphroaig 😂 More Scotch for me i guess 😁

[@boozeontherocks]

The Penicillin is a great cocktail. Although I used a Monkey Shoulder. I used the Laphroig 10 to float. I never thought about using an atomizer. That is a good idea!!

[@ekillops22]

Sam Ross is a legend! Before I knew anything about Milk & Honey, I was at a shop and found Sasha Petraske's book and was flipping through it and had to buy it since I was snapping pictures of so many of the recipes, many of them from Sam who I knew because of my love of his Paper Plane cocktail. That book is fantastic and exposed me to some great Sam Ross recipes such as the Cynar-forward 'Too Soon' and introduced me to the Ross Ratio for sours 2 : 3/4 : 3/4, which I'm surprised took me ~2 years of amateur at-home cocktail making to discover. The book led me to Sam's app 'Bartender's Choice' which, while having a somewhat clunky UI, is filled with sooo many solid recipes that it has become one of my go to resources now. There are drinks where I prefer other specs than the app includes, such as the 'Sidecar' (& family like White Lady) where ironically I prefer specs closer to the Ross Ratio that I cross referenced from PDT & Serious Eats: 2 : 3/4 : 3/4 : 1/4 (simple or demerara syrup), or the 'Tipperary' where I use 'Little Italy'-esque specs from Imbibe: 2 : 3/4 : 1/2. Regardless, Sam is my favorite bartender and I love his and Milk & Honey's style of building recipes up from solid template-based foundations that makes them classic, memorable, delicious!

[@Alessio279-9]

Love this channel everytime i look how to make a cocktail is specifically look TEBF

[@jonathankos6293]

Try the same specs replacing the scotch with tequila and the islay float with mezcal. It’s pretty tasty too.

[@sebastiantillmann1669]

.... called Medicina Latina

[@raianperez5034]

Yup, he’s made this cocktail in one of his video

[@orlybriceno]

Love the idea, I like Oaxacan old fashioneds a lot, I thought Sebastian Tillman was joking, but that's actually the name of the cocktail.

[@taylorclark9398]

Also, replace the ginger syrup with cinnamon and lemon with lime. Makes a really nice winter version of the drink

[@caribbeanandydrinks7242]

I like doing mezcal as the base and still using islay as the float/spritz

[@ChemicalMarco]

If anyone has a peated Kilchoman (Loch Gorm comes to my mind) I suggest to try it has a float in plae of Laphroaig. The reason I am saying is that Kilchoman has also a salty component which I think it will add a furhter dimension to this already amazing cocktail.

[@joshuasasmor6565]

I use Machir Bay in mine, and just a simple Dewar's White Label for the base scotch.

[@geoffreyk9164]

I’m pretty sure the original recipe used a Lagavulin 16 and when I was last at Attaboy in December I ordered one for my girlfriend and if I recall correctly it’s what they’re using there now. Also, I believe they use ginger infused honey syrup (this is what I’ve used at home too).

[@wizkid915]

This is the drink that really started me in my cocktail journey, such a fantastic cocktail.

[@AJ-ke2jj]

question re. honey syrup... I've seen the educated barfly recipe (3:1 honey:water) and just wondering if this is the same ratio the penicillin employs... have seen other honey syrup recipes using 2:1 and 1:1 ratio; thx for any/all guidance/these videos are amazing!!

[@MogWV]

My favorite pointless pastime when watching Educated Barfly videos: timing the shake to see if it hits the 8-10 second mark. Only managed 7 seconds in this one.

[@orlybriceno]

I love Penicillin, I thought of doing a tequila variation and would have called it Paracetamol a very prevalent medicine prescribed in Latin America, but I learned in the comments that is already invented and it's called Medicina Latina

[@user-xb4qp5fy1n]

So glad to see you do this! This is my girlfriend’s favorite cocktail and unfortunately the bar we originally had it at (Marvel Bar in Minneapolis) just closed.

[@scribblernancy]

Love this scotch sour! First time I made it, I used Compass Box Artist’s Blend for the main spirit and Bruichladdich Port Charlotte for the float. Gotta say, I am predisposed to like Sam Ross creations and love The Paper Plane and The Wry Grin too. Thanks, Leandro, for the nifty bamboo toothpick “garnish clamp.”

[@sebastiantillmann1669]

One of my all time favorites! I do Monkey Shoulder and Ardbeg 10

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Following the pattern: "Enjoy the video and support the algorithm!"

[@jasonbaker1887]

As of late, I've been making mine with Monkey Shoulder as the base and Lagavulin 16 for the float, and it's been delicious. I'm using a homemade Ginger Syrup that is quite bold in flavor and fresh homemade candied ginger for the garnish. One of my favorites for sure.

[@williammccall2883]

Love all these videos thank you. I have seen Penicillin served with crushed or pebble ice as well due to its refreshing nature

[@dudeshamus1451]

I could certainly use one of these about now. Unfortunately all I have at home is Bowmore 12. I've got the honey, lemon and ginger so I'll just go for it and make a variation of sorts. Thanks again guys!

[@alexdunphy3716]

You'll just end up with extra peat, which is great

[@jonathancortez3003]

Marius is that one friend that's just curious and wants to know stuff. But in doing so calls you out unknowingly, the best kind of friend 🤣

[@JonathanRossRogers]

I love learning how to make drinks from Leandro. Since I don't have his level of experience in either mixing or tasting, I often find Marius's comments and questions relevant and useful. Give Marius a mic!

[@Ben-yj5er]

I remember reading the original was made with compass box the peat monster as the peated float

[@tristanbowser6533]

An absolutely magical drink

[@dennismonk9559]

pencillin is just a perfect cocktail, my atf for sure

[@luisgarcia-andrade1060]

“Kinda throw me under the bus a little bit” 🤕😂😂 how could you Marius ?

[@Unpacked_Mind]

I had one of these at a cocktail bar yesterday. Went and made home ginger syrup so I can have these a nightcap more often.

[@BrosephOfArimathea]

Absolutely love this drink. My standard mixing scotch is Johnny black, and it works well here. Float is usually whatever Ardbeg or Talisker I am drinking at the time - tonight it’s the Wee Beastie. I like the atomiser idea.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Wee Beastie is 🔥

[@Barprints]

Couldn't agree more! That's exactly how I make mine!

[@kristoffertmmerbakk1602]

One of my all time favorite cocktails! I use laphroaig as the float aswell and it works great

[@nrpbrown]

This is one of my favorite cocktails and im glad you did this!

[@demetrinight5924]

I really like how you did the candied ginger garnish. The improvised clip is genius.

[@stuffforwork]

This is my favorite cocktail!

[@ogreenius]

I... I see why you redid this one 😄 Very cool to see how the channel has evolved though! Also, syrup episode is mentioned in the original. So it only took 2 years. You know I bust your balls out of love, right guys? 😁

[@RussellJohnson-ux9iv]

Absolutely my favorite cocktail. Recently got islay mist scotch. Blended scotch with alot of peat

[@stefanopassiglia]

Finally! Maybe one of my favourite cocktails ever. I'm surprised you didn't do it before.

[@starblazerwe]

I would swear he did but I can't find it... 🕵

[@chrisherre7107]

@@starblazerwe He most certainly did, but probably deleted it.

[@pl9510]

OMG! I made one last night and before doing it, I checked if you made it and was like "well, that's weird... he'll probably do it soon"

[@jimjam738]

hell yeah man i am sipping on peach smash now ATM that you made a video of damn its good hope this one is just as tasty cheers!

[@kylewalker7919]

Man, best recipe. Thank you for the tip on making ginger syrup. I feel like I mastered it. Used monkey shoulder and Laphroaig 10

[@Metalblowing]

my favorite cocktails and I believe you can't get better. Maybe only a better combination of ingredients in the penicillin itself. I ask a drop of Ardbeg on top. Great video!

[@ajeetvinayak5100]

It may seem silly, but take this from an ICU doctor in a major city severely influenced by COVID19: You offer an invaluable service! keep up the good work from your newest patreon supporter. Thank you!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Thanks for watching and for your work

[@BluesmaNeedham]

I remember the first time I had Laphroaig 10, my brother bought it for me as a birthday gift. I hated it, but knew it was expensive so I kept trying it… like once a week I’d pour a finger of it and sip on it. By the time I finished the bottle I was hooked. It’s now my favorite spirit. Any cocktail featuring an Islay scotch, immediately shoots to the top of my list.

[@LemonMeIon]

Sort of what happened to me with Campari and Mescal. I’ve just been using regular scotch for this so have to find a bottle!

[@BluesmaNeedham]

@@LemonMeIon I’m still working on acquiring a taste for Campari. I’ll get there, but I’m not they’re yet. When I make Negronis, I can’t do equal parts yet. I do 1-1/2 oz gin, 3/4 oz Campari, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth. If you’re looking to get a peaty scotch, but don’t wanna break the bank, I’d recommend Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old. It’s nice and peaty but costs less than Laphroaig 10.

[@LemonMeIon]

@@BluesmaNeedham Thanks for the recommendation! Negroni is very sweet and medicinal so like you I do the same ratio as Boulevardier and even sometimes decrease the vermouth because I like drier cocktails. I think sours like Jungle Bird (with Appleton) or Bitter Mai Thai are better introductions to Campari. Or maybe add a half ounce to a glass of lemonade.

[@jenniferdougherty3840]

My most FAVORITE drink in Vegas.. At the Dorsey!! Thank you for this video/recipe

[@Shigella4U]

Superb! This drink is one of my favorites so far. To make it vegan I used agave, which seemed to work nicely. Thanks for the video!

[@alexdunphy3716]

I had a great version of the penicillin at an upscale hotel bar where they split the spirit portion into scotch and Drambuie

[@NitroCerber]

It's iconic cocktails like this that make me hate my honey allergy so much

[@Soulrapier1]

Is that a thing? Never heard of that, poor dude

[@NitroCerber]

@@Soulrapier1 one can have allergy to pretty much anything, from specific type of food to sunlight. It is an immune system mailfunction. At least I'm somewhat lucky, I'll get itchy as hell, eyes swollen and so on but I won't die. My mom whom I inherited it from gets angioedema so strong she cannot breathe.

[@spookerd]

All these Leandro emote thumbnails have given me an idea for a t-shirt. A Bob Ross themed shirt with Leandro putting a garnish on a cocktail "Happy Little Garnishes" Do it in a watercolor style and maybe have the cocktail on a canvas with Leandro "painting" the garnish onto the cocktail.

[@ryanfox5357]

In Regarding Cocktails it is mentioned simply as the super-smoky Peat Monster Scotch. In a quote from Sam Ross he says he was playing with the recently delivered line of Compass Box Scotch whiskies, so probably same brand.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Ah! It was peat monster!

[@Barprints]

Easily my favorite scotch cocktail! No question!

[@chaosrulerofall]

Octomore is great as the peaty float if you want it quite smokey

[@jtns2845]

whiskey, lemon, ginger, honey served warm is simply a hot toddy. it’s been around a long time. served over ice to hip millenials in an expensive manhattan bar it is now a trendy cocktail, the penicillin. cheers.

[@baka2040]

Used the Grouse and Laphroaig, tasty drink. Thanks

[@LetsTalkDrinks]

Created by a fellow Aussie 👌

[@joshdaymusiced]

2:22 "Slightly oaky, little bit smokey..." This could be a song.

[@Ahglock]

I kept dropping candied ginger into my drink with my one toothpick, I see how you did it and I'm like OHHHHH.

[@jackwyatt47]

I think it would be cool if you guys shot an intro that played before each video. I'm curious to see what you would come up with.

[@jorgeisaacguerrero]

Really liked this drink. Could you suggest another cocktail that use the Ginger syrup. Salud 🍻 from México

[@johnolmos8670]

I make a hack with the syrup and do a 3-1 honey combined with Ginger then I sit 3 crushed Cinnamon sticks because some recipes call for Cinnamon syrup. Super Tasty

[@neallangham1172]

Would a Mule variation of this cocktail work? Sub the ginger syrup for ginger beer, but keep the remainder of the recipe intact?

[@CopyCatCo]

The version I heard was that the original base Compass Box Asyla. I wonder how it would be with Spice Tree to bump the spiciness of the ginger up more.

[@claytoncartner3188]

Made a penicillin with monkey shoulder and old Forester 1910 as the float, it was amazingly tasty. 1st time the 1910 was bearable.

[@cwidd1929]

Mezcal (Vida) float works well as an alternative to the Laphroaig 10yr

[@ThaPhr3sh3st]

Do you think the Bee's Knees cocktail had any influence here?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yes I think the bees knees influenced the gold rush which influenced this drink for sure

[@mannyr8795]

One of my all my one favorites! Are you still making the ginger syrup by using skin on ginger on the vitamix? Is Sous vide an option or not worth it?

[@ChrisCarter1138]

This drink is outta bounds! I used Monkey Shoulder and Ardbeg Wee Beastie

[@alejandrocastilla5258]

Can I use lime juice instead of lemon juice or would I get a completely different drink?

[@BrickFilmsCinema]

Ah my favorite cocktail in the world!

[@jerschneid]

The video is great but the ending is very confusing, I don’t know if you’re going to make another video or not.

[@vaettra1589]

Damn I love this drink!

[@h3ro17]

Any information on the glass you used for the drink? I've been looking for large cocktail glasses and love the shape/volume capacity of the one used here. Great video, Penicillin is my favorite cocktail!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

This one is an out of production Libbey glass that I found a whole bunch of in a store. Because it’s unavailable and the response we got is so huge we’re looking into possibly have some made with a similar design

[@h3ro17]

@@TheEducatedBarfly Thank you! Will keep an eye out for your version!

[@willmcconnellsimpson1411]

If I were about to shuffle off this mortal coil, and someone (skilled) offered me a drink, the Penicillin is what I’d choose.

[@spuppy852]

Yes to more Sam Ross cocktails! Check out the Midnight Stinger 👍

[@sshakababy]

Would it work just as well with Black Label and Lagavulin ? I once saw a bartender use a lightly aftertaste smoky scotch like Highland Park instead of using two whiskies. Unfortunately I couldn't taste that whiskey. Perhaps you could give it a try.

[@cesararias1983]

Hard to find Islay in my country, I used mezcal and it was good :)

[@JaromWorthen]

OH use the Port Charlotte? Hmm. really did not want to use that one in my cocktails. Interesting. I have floated Laphroig, Peat Monster and my Ardbeg... I like the Laphroig best. This is my #2 cocktail.

[@franzfanz]

I've tried this with an atomiser but I felt the smoky flavour died too quickly. It was great off the first taste but by the end it was barely noticable. I moved back to my usual two barspoons over the top. I guess it depends on how much you like Islay whisky.

[@jonahten97]

Glassware and glass size?

[@Soulrapier1]

Ah yes my second favorite drink

[@andynicholson7944]

Ardberg would be amazing for the float too…

[@ethangillese]

I really want to make this cocktail but Islay Single Malt Scotch here is anywhere from $75-$110 minimum for Lagavulin 750mls😭😭😭

[@SundownTE]

The Penicillin is one of the all-time greats tbh, I'm talkin like Top 5

[@birdhousebmx]

Hey Leandro, question on a tool not listed in your description - The Atomizer. Where can we grab one of those that you use? Affiliate link?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

wasn't intentional just forgot it here's an affiliate link to the one I used: amzn.to/3fVpoT1

[@birdhousebmx]

Well, I mean...it wouldn’t be EBF without forgetting something, no? 🤣

[@blacklagoon2005]

Atomizer is not necessary. Monkey Shoulder for the base sour and a 1/2 ounce float of Caol Ila 12 is my preferred Penicillin recipe.

[@blacklagoon2005]

Now I realize he gave atomizer as his preference with option for Islay float. My bad

[@coffeebeenzz]

I quite like Laphroaig. But it's smell reminds me of burnt tires haha

[@jw-tu9ck]

I made it following the recipe exactly, and found the lemon to overwhelm nearly everything. The ginger disappeared. I did get the peatiness on the nose. It was so acidic I got a stomach ache. Am I doing something wrong here? I don’t get it.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Tell me how you made the ginger syrup

[@jw-tu9ck]

@@TheEducatedBarfly 4 oz water, 4 oz honey, and about 4 inches of thinly sliced ginger, simmered for five minutes, then refrigerated overnight.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

@@jw-tu9ck your honey syrup 1:1 ratio isn’t going to stand up to the lemon try taking 1 Cup rough cut ginger, 1 cup hot water and 1 cup sugar put into a blender, blend til smooth then strain through a nut milk bag or the like, you’ll get a much better result I suspect

[@jw-tu9ck]

@@TheEducatedBarfly thanks for the quick reply. And what would the honey syrup recipe be?

[@jw-tu9ck]

@@TheEducatedBarfly never mind, I found your syrups video. Much better, thank you.

[@SCP-zp8jz]

A gingery-smokey rush.

[@maboy1994]

@the educated barfly is this 1:1 ginger syrup?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yes

[@glenngallegos]

Hmm. I didn't think scotch could be used in any mixed drink. I thought it was to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

[@sebastiantillmann1669]

Eddie Gallegos Check out a Booby Burns!

[@suppaduppamonkymasta]

It's like they say on Whiskey Vault: "The best whisky is the whisky that you like to drink. And the right way to drink it, is the way you want to drink it."

[@AngryCocktails]

Everyone recommends a penicillin but I'm not very fond of ginger

[@igillis1]

Are you sure about the origins of this drink? I was always under the impression that it’s a ‘cure’ for a Rusty Nail

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Yes. 100 percent sure

[@BOYVIRGO666]

I make mine with Monkey shoulder and float with lagavulin offermans edition. Also I am against this modern way of using an atomizer to make the float. I use a spoon so i get a good float layer.

[@BOYVIRGO666]

@@Barprints i use one for bitters but i dislike it for floats. Personal thing though.

[@Barprints]

@@BOYVIRGO666 Fair enough, I can totally get that

[@chrisallen1965]

Laphroaig smells like TCP....😎

[@denisegoldstein7525]

What’s your website?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

theeducatedbarfly.com

[@denisegoldstein7525]

The Educated Barfly 😂 sorry, should have known

[@largegoop]

Originally, Sam Ross flew to Scotland and got a quarter ounce of Islay whiskey fresh from the barrel for each drink he made. I am VERY disappointed in you Leandro

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

😂

[@chrisherre7107]

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[@thedripdrop9826]

Nothing worse than an Islay scotch. 🤢 I wish I could drink it!

[@thedripdrop9826]

@@Barprints I think it's un-acquirable for me. I've tried so many times. I also dislike mezcal. I'll keep trying, maybe one day my taste buds will flip!

[@Barprints]

@@thedripdrop9826 Fair enough. I feel the same way about Fernet Branca

[@thedripdrop9826]

@@Barprints I can drink Fernet, I don't understand the fact behind it though. Hah

[@R0bSc0tt]

Can't even take this recreation serious. Not using Compass Blocks: Blah Blah Blah as the base? Sheesh.

[@VideoMakesMeHappy]

The fuck’s your problem?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Just use bank note, famous grouse or Mknjey shoulder LOL

[@hualani6785]

Better if the camera man would STF up! Viewers cant hear them, and we don't care! Unless videos is a personal one person gift for camera man, they should keep quiet, add comments here if at all.

[@kid.dynamite4918]

no