Laphroaig® Penicillin
Tangy, sweet and smoky, a penicillin cocktail is the perfect addition to any night. The intense flavors of spicy ginger, zesty lemon, sweet honey and peaty and potent Laphroaig<sup>®</sup> Whisky are balanced out by a mellow scotch. Shake the ingredients together and top with Laphoraig<sup>®</sup> for a complex cocktail that is deeply satisfying.
main spirit
skill level
Intermediate
Tangy, sweet and smoky, a penicillin cocktail is the perfect addition to any night. The intense flavors of spicy ginger, zesty lemon, sweet honey and peaty and potent Laphroaig<sup>®</sup> Whisky are balanced out by a mellow scotch. Shake the ingredients together and top with Laphoraig<sup>®</sup> for a complex cocktail that is deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine the Auchentoshan® or Kilbeggan® with the honey-ginger syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill three-quarters full with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice. Gently float the Laphroaig® on top of the cocktail. Garnish with candied ginger or a lemon twist.
*Honey-Ginger Syrup:
Combine 1 cup of honey, one 6-inch peeled and sliced piece of ginger root and 1 cup of water in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then strain, discarding the solids.
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