THE Penicillin co*cktail Recipe (2024)

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Honey ginger syrup and fresh lemon juice lighten blended Scotch for a fortifying, belly-warming Penicillin co*cktail with Islay Scotch floated on top.

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The Penicillin co*cktail

Honey, ginger, and belly-warming blended Scotch all combine in one harmonious, home-cure-inspired co*cktail known as the Penicillin.

Topped with a woodsmoke, medicinally-aromatic layer of Islay Scotch (pronounced eye-la), the Penicillin co*cktail might be the next drink you reach for on a rough day, over a hot toddy.

What’s in a Penicillin co*cktail?

The secret to making the perfect penicillin co*cktail is gently floating the very last ingredient—Islay Scotch.

This ingredient creates a medicinal-inspired layer of Scotch that’s the “spoonful” of medicine that’s “taken” before you get to the sweet and comforting honey ginger concoction beneath.

  • Blended Scotch
  • Lemon juice
  • Honey ginger syrup
  • Ice
  • Islay Scotch floated on top
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Penicillin co*cktail History

The Penicillin co*cktail was invented in 2005 by Sam Ross, a bartender at the popular New York-based bar Milk & Honey. [1] [2]

But why is it named Penicillin co*cktail?

If you know about the drug penicillin, you know that it was discovered by Alexander Fleming and his student, Cecil George Paine, to be effective against bacterial infection.

The Penicillin co*cktail’s name indicates that it might have a kind of curative effect on those feeling ill.

Think of it this way: when some folks feel a cold coming on, they make a hot toddy drink to soothe their sore throats and warm their bellies.

Whereas some might make this Penicillin co*cktail…

  • as the honey ginger syrup is thought to be restorative and throat-soothing,
  • the Islay Scotch tastes and smells like medicine while warming your belly on a cold night,
  • and the lemon juice is packed with Vitamin C.

Meanwhile, Sam Ross created the Penicillin co*cktail as a twist on the Gold Rush co*cktail with Scotch.

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How to Make a Penicillin co*cktail

To make a penicillin co*cktail, start by checking your bar cart or bar fridge—do you have honey ginger syrup or honey syrup available?

If you have honey syrup, pour ¾ oz into the rocks glass and muddle it with a few slices of fresh ginger—this will serve as your honey ginger syrup.

Next, add blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey ginger syrup to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake until well mixed.

Now, fill the rocks glass with ice. Then, pour the Penicillin co*cktail mixture over the ice.

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Next, use a spoon to float the Islay Scotch over the co*cktail.

Do this by pouring the Islay Scotch gently over the back of the spoon—creating a floating layer of Islay on the Penicillin co*cktail.

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Lastly, garnish with a stainless steel skewerwith candied ginger and a lemon peel.

Now, enjoy the unique Penicillin co*cktail!

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‘Til our next shaken, not stirred adventure…

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 co*cktail 1x
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Description

Honey ginger syrup and fresh lemon juice lighten blended Scotch for a fortifying, belly-warming Penicillin co*cktail with Islay Scotch floated.

Ingredients

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co*cktail

  • 2 oz blended Scotch
  • ¾ oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ ounce honey ginger syrup* or
    • ¾ ounce honey syrup*
    • 3 slices fresh ginger*
  • Ice
  • ¼ oz Islay Scotch

Garnish

  • Candied ginger
  • Lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Add blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey ginger syrup to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until very well mixed and chilled.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  3. Pour Islay Scotch over the back of a spoon onto the co*cktail to float it.
  4. Garnish with candied ginger and a lemon peel or lemon wedge.

Notes

*If you only have honey syrup, muddle the ginger into your rocks glass. Then, follow the rest of the recipe as instructed.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks, co*cktails
  • Method: No Cook, Chill

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FAQs

What is a penicillin co*cktail called? ›

The Penicillin is basically a Scotch-based whiskey sour, with honey as the sweetener and a little ginger to shake things up. And shake things up it does! A Scotch sour is not a bad drink to begin with, but powerful, smoky liquors like Scotch and mezcal are drawn to other, equally-powerful flavors—like ginger.

What is the difference between gold rush and penicillin co*cktail? ›

While the Gold Rush was essentially a whiskey sour with honey, the Penicillin elevated this template with additional intricacies and a more elaborate flavour profile. Sam Ross concocted the Penicillin co*cktail in the mid-2000s while tending bar at the renowned Milk & Honey in New York City.

How did the penicillin co*cktail get its name? ›

Its name derives from the drug penicillin, discovered by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming, 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. It was first served in 2005 at Milk & Honey.

What's the ingredients in penicillin? ›

The basic chemical structure of all penicillins consists of a beta-lactam ring, a thiazolidine ring, and a side chain (6-aminopenicillanic acid). The antibacterial activity of the penicillins lies within the beta-lactam ring.

What is penicillin drink made of? ›

Key Ingredients in a Penicillin co*cktail

Honey simple syrup infused with fresh ginger is the signature ingredient. Lemon. Fresh lemon juice lends a bright, tart flavor. Blended Scotch whisky.

What is the best blended whiskey for penicillin? ›

Milder blended Scotch is the core of the drink, melding smoothly with the honey, lemon and ginger. Try one of the Compass Box bottlings, or a mellow classic like Johnnie Walker, Chivas or Dewar's. A mere quarter-ounce of peated Scotch adds the smoky accent: Laphroaig 10-year is the preferred pour here.

What are the 4 types of penicillin? ›

Penicillin is a class of antibiotic medications. Penicillins treat bacterial infections like strep throat, ear infections and urinary tract infections. They work by attaching to and damaging the cell walls of bacteria. Types of penicillin include penicillin V, penicillin G, amoxicillin and ampicillin.

What is stronger than penicillin? ›

Penicillin and amoxicillin are used for many of the same bacterial infections, but they have some key differences. Amoxicillin covers more bacterial species than penicillin, so it may work better in some situations.

Is bread mold penicillin? ›

Can you get penicillin from moldy bread? You cannot get penicillin from moldy bread. Penicillin is produced by a type of mold, but it is not present in all types of mold.

What is a good substitute for penicillin? ›

What about other types of antibiotics? Tetracyclines (e.g. doxycycline), quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin), macrolides (e.g. clarithromycin), aminoglycosides (e.g. gentamicin) and glycopeptides (e.g. vancomycin) are all unrelated to penicillins and are safe to use in the penicillin allergic patient.

Is honey a antibiotic? ›

Honey contains natural antibiotics called reactive oxygen species which destroy bacteria and are produced naturally by the body to fight infection. However, it is sticky and difficult to apply the correct dose.

Who invented the penicillin co*cktail? ›

Originally created by New York bartender Sam Ross, the Penicillin co*cktail takes the warming, soothing flavors of honey, lemon juice and fresh ginger, and fortifies them with a good dose of scotch whisky.

Why penicillin was banned? ›

The committee recommended that all antibiotics which are important in human medicine should be banned as growth promoters in farming. As a result, in the early 1970s the use of penicillin and tetracyclines were banned as growth promoters. An EU ban on all remaining antibiotic growth promoters was implemented in 2006.

Is it possible to be allergic to penicillin but not amoxicillin? ›

If you've had an allergic reaction to one type of penicillin, you may be — but are not necessarily — allergic to other types of penicillin or to some cephalosporins. Penicillins include: Amoxicillin. Ampicillin.

What is another name for a penicillin shot? ›

Description and Brand Names

Penicillin G benzathine injection is used to treat bacterial infections (eg, mild to moderate infections of the upper respiratory tract, syphilis, yaws, bejel, pinta). It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever, chorea, rheumatic heart disease, or acute glomerulonephritis.

What is the queen of penicillin? ›

Penicillin is called the ''Queen of medicines''. Penicillin drugs are used to kill bacteria. The inventor of antibiotics was Alexander Fleming, and he discovered this drug accidentally while performing his experiments. Penicillin protects humans from the disease.

Can you still get a penicillin shot? ›

You may receive penicillin G injection in a hospital or you may administer the medication at home.

Do they give you a penicillin shot? ›

Penicillin G benzathine is a type of antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital or clinic setting.

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