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67. Penicillin

The guys shake and double-strain what can only be described as a health drink.


PENICILLIN RECIPE


  • 2oz/60ml Blended Scotch Whisky
  • .25oz/7.5ml Lagavulin 16Y Whisky
  • .75oz/22.5ml Lemon Juice
  • .75oz/22.5ml Honey Syrup
  • 2-3 quarter-sized slices of Ginger


Muddle ginger in a shaker and add the remaining ingredients, except the single malt whiskey. Fill shaker with ice and shake. Double-strain into a chilled glass with ice. Float the single malt whisky on top. Garnish with candied ginger.


Recipe via the International Bartenders Association (https://www.iba-world.com/)

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