Penicillin
A twist on Whiskey Sour
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A modern "cold toddy" created in 2005. Comforting, medicinal and with a surprising smoky finish. The honey and ginger syrup is its soul.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended scotch whiskey
- 1 oz of fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz of ginger honey syrup
- 0.5 oz of smoky Scotch whisky (Islay) for floating
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the blended whiskey, lemon, and honey-ginger syrup.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice.
- The smoky whisky floats on top.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
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