Penicillin (cocktail) explained

Iba:	yes
Source:	iba
Sourcelink:	penicillin
Penicillin
Type:	cocktail
Flaming:	no
Whisky:	yes
Served:	rocks
Garnish:	Candied ginger
Drinkware:	old
Ingredients:	60 ml blended Scotch whisky 7.5 ml Lagavulin 16y whisky 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice 22.5 ml honey syrup 2–3 quarter-sized slices of fresh ginger
Prep:	Muddle fresh ginger in a shaker and add the remaining ingredients, except for the Islay single malt whisky. Fill the shaker with ice and shake. Double-strain into a chilled old fashioned glass with ice. Float the single malt whisky on top.

The Penicillin is an IBA official cocktail made with Scotch whisky, ginger, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice.^[1]

History

The drink was created in 2005 by Australian bartender Sam Ross living in New York at the time. 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.^{[2] [3]}

It was first served in 2005 at Milk & Honey.^[4] In 2024, the Penicillin was the 11th most commonly ordered cocktail at bars worldwide.^[5]

See also

• List of cocktails

Notes and References

1. Web site: Penicillin . . May 29, 2020.
2. Book: Armann, Kelly . Sweet Suzie's Sensational Foodies: Featuring a Story About Titanic and the Recipe That Will Go On and On . Page Publishing . 2019 . 179 . 978-1-64462-086-1.
3. Web site: Risher . Brittany . Essential Whisky Cocktail: Penicillin . July 18, 2019 . Whisky Advocate . May 29, 2020.
4. Book: Krigbaum . Megan . The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks with 150 Recipes . Photographs by Daniel Krieger . Ten Speed Press . 2017 . 978-0-399-57931-8 . 966392640.
5. Web site: The bestselling classic cocktails at the world's best bars 2024 . Drinks International . July 24, 2024.