Penicillin (cocktail)

The Penicillin is an IBA official cocktail made with whiskey, ginger, and fresh lemon juice.[1]

Penicillin
IBA official cocktail
TypeCocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
ServedOn the rocks; poured over ice
Standard garnishCandied ginger
Standard drinkware
Old Fashioned glass
IBA specified
ingredients
  • 6 cl blended Scotch whiskey
  • 0.75 cl Lagavulin 16y whiskey
  • 2.25 cl fresh lemon juice
  • 2.25 cl honey syrup
  • 2-3 quarter-sized slices of fresh ginger
PreparationMuddle fresh ginger in a shaker and add the remaining ingredients, except for the Lagavulin whiskey. Fill the shaker with ice and shake. Double-strain into a chilled old fashioned glass with ice. Float the Lagavulin whiskey on top.
Penicillin recipe at International Bartenders Association

History

The drink was created in 2005 by New York bartender Sam Ross. Its name derives from the drug penicillin hinting to the medicinal properties of some of its ingredients, with suggested effects similar to that of a hot toddy which is said to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu.[2][3]

It was first served in 2005 at Milk & Honey.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Penicillin". IBA Official Cocktails. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  2. Armann, Kelly (2019). Sweet Suzie's Sensational Foodies: Featuring a story about Titanic and the recipe that will go on and on... Page Publishing Inc. p. 179. ISBN 978-1644620908.
  3. "Essential Whisky Cocktail: Penicillin". Whisky Advocate. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  4. The essential cocktail book : a complete guide to modern drinks with 150 recipes. Krieger, Daniel (First ed.). California. 2017. ISBN 978-0-399-57931-8. OCLC 966392640.CS1 maint: others (link)


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