Method
How to make Penicillin
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill an old-fashioned glass and cut two or three thin coin-sized slices of fresh ginger.
- 02
Place the ginger in a shaker and muddle firmly enough to release juice without grinding it into fibers.
- 03
Add the blended Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup, reserving the single malt for the float.
- 04
Fill with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the drink is thoroughly chilled.
- 05
Fine-strain over fresh ice in the chilled glass, then slowly float the single malt across the surface using the back of a spoon.
- 06
Garnish with candied ginger slices and serve without stirring the aromatic float into the drink.
Tasting profile
What does Penicillin taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessHigh · 4/5
- BitternessVery low · 1/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessHigh · 4/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Penicillin: ingredient choices
Why does this Penicillin list two Scotches?
Blended Scotch and single malt Scotch have separate measures and roles in this build. The single malt is the float; lemon, honey syrup and fresh ginger are also required. It is a cocktail name, not a medicinal claim.
Compare Whiskey Sour: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of PenicillinMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Penicillin questions
What is in a Penicillin?
Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, single malt scotch whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, and fresh ginger.
How long does a Penicillin take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Penicillin prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Penicillin alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/penicillin/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved