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The penicillin

The Penicillin

Reddit Version

  • 2 oz blended scotch (e.g. Monkey Shoulder)
  • 0.75 oz ginger honey syrup
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz peated single malt scotch (e.g. Laphroig 10 yr)

Shake blended scotch, lemon, and syrup w/ice, strain into rocks glass over a big rock, top with peated scotch

Ginger Honey Syrup:

  • 6’” piece ginger
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup water

Peel and slice ginger, add to honey and water in a small pot and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, let cool, then refrigerate overnight and strain put solids.

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/dnom9a/my_favorite_fall_cocktail_the_penicillin/

Truffles On The Rocks

https://youtu.be/u02e6z_qE1I

  • 2oz Johnnie Walker black label
  • 0.75 Honey & Ginger syrup*
  • 0.75 lemon juice
  • Float of 0.25oz Lagavulin 8 years Garnish with candied ginger

Ginger Honey Syrup

*Stays good for ~1 month in the fridge

  • 100 grams finely chopped ginger without peel
  • 1 cup Honey

  • 1 cup water

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  • Reduce to a simmer, cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool down to room temperature.
  • Place in the fridge and let infuse for 12 to 24 hours
  • Strain and bottle up