Johnnie Walker Penicillin
Ingredients
45ml
Johnnie Walker Black Label or Double Black
15ml
Lagavulin 16
20ml
Honey-ginger syrup
25ml
Lemon juice
1
Candied ginger
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Rocks glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Tongs
1
Muddler
1
Cocktail Shaker
1
Hawthrone Strainer
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Muddle the ginger in the base of a cocktail shaker.
- Add the Johnnie Walker, honey-ginger syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 5-7 seconds to blend.
- Strain into a Rocks Glass filled with fresh ice.
- Layer the Lagavulin over the top.
- Garnish with a piece of candied ginger.
Alcohol content
ALCOHOL CONTENT
19.3g per serve
Interesting Facts
The Penicillin is often referred to as a 'hangover cure' due to its ginger content, which is known to settle an upset stomach.
History of the drink
The Penicillin was invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2005, at the now-defunct Milk & Honey in New York City. The drink was inspired by a Scottish whisky cocktail called the Rusty Nail. Ross wanted to create a twist on the classic cocktail, so he added ginger and lemon to the mix. The drink was an instant success and has since been popularized by bartenders all over the world.
