Penicillin Cocktail

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Robert Simonson

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Ingredients

2 ounces blended Scotch, such as Famous Grouse

¾ ounce honey-ginger syrup (recipe follows)

¾ ounce fresh lemon juice

¼ ounce Islay single-malt Scotch, preferably Laphroaig 10YO

Candied ginger

Method

Combine the blended Scotch with the honey-ginger syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker three-quarters filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with one large cube. Top with the Islay Scotch and garnish with candied ginger.

To make the honey-ginger syrup, combine 1 cup of honey with one 6-inch peeled and sliced piece of ginger root with 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then strain, discarding the solids.