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Muddled · one serving

Penicillin

A modern Scotch sour with fresh ginger, honey, lemon, and a smoky single-malt float.

Short answer

Penicillin is a muddled cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, single malt scotch whisky, lemon juice, honey syrup, and fresh ginger. A modern Scotch sour with fresh ginger, honey, lemon, and a smoky single-malt float. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodMuddled
GlassRocks
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Penicillin ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Penicillin ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch Whisky60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Single Malt Scotch Whisky7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Honey Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Fresh Ginger3 slice

Garnish: Candied ginger slices

Method

How to make Penicillin

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill an old-fashioned glass and cut two or three thin coin-sized slices of fresh ginger.

  2. 02

    Place the ginger in a shaker and muddle firmly enough to release juice without grinding it into fibers.

  3. 03

    Add the blended Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup, reserving the single malt for the float.

  4. 04

    Fill with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the drink is thoroughly chilled.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

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.

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