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Penicillin

The Penicillin is a strong whiskey sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
60 out of 100
Sweet
73 out of 100
Herbal
18 out of 100
Smoky
57 out of 100
Boozy
66 out of 100

How to make a Penicillin

To make a Penicillin, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 2 oz blended scotch, ¾ oz lemon juice, ⅓ oz honey syrup, ⅓ oz ginger syrup and ¼ oz islay single malt scotch.

You'll need

1 drink

Pairs well with: Honey, Ginger Syrup · All syrups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add blended Scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger syrup and Islay single malt Scotch to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  4. 4

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

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Penicillin questions

What does a Penicillin taste like, and is it sweet?

Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in a Penicillin?

About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.

What's the difference between a Penicillin and a Frisco Sour?

Both use blended scotch and lemon juice. The Penicillin adds honey syrup, ginger syrup and islay single malt scotch, while the Frisco Sour uses Benedictine and lime. Both are shaken, but the Penicillin goes in a rocks glass and the Frisco Sour in a sour glass.

Should a Penicillin be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: lemon juice, honey syrup and ginger syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

How do I make a pitcher of Penicillins?

For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz blended scotch, 4½ oz lemon juice, 2 oz honey syrup, 2 oz ginger syrup and 1½ oz islay single malt scotch in a jug and chill it. Add 4⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve a Penicillin in?

A rocks glass.