Penicillin Cocktail

Recipe: Sam Ross , Attaboy , NYC

Photo: Lara Ferroni

March 14, 2016

A smoky, spicy mix of Scotch, honey and ginger.

Australian bartender Sam Ross honed his mixing talents in Melbourne before heading to New York City, where at Milk & Honey, Little Branch, Pegu Club and Attaboy, he’s created several enduring drink recipes, among them the Penicillin cocktail: a smoky, spicy mix of Scotch, honey and ginger.

Ingredients

2 oz. blended Scotch whiskey
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. honey syrup
1/4 oz. smoky Islay single-malt Scotch whiskey
2-3 quarter-size slices fresh ginger

Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:candied ginger

Preparation

Muddle fresh ginger in a shaker and add the remaining ingredients, except for the Islay whiskey. Fill the shaker with ice and shake to chill; double-strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Float the whiskey on top and garnish.