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Penicillin is a whiskey cocktail blending Scotch whisky with Lapsang Souchong tea and honey. The tea imparts a distinctive smoky flavor alongside warming qualities. This complex drink offers a balanced sweetness and citrus note, appealing to those seeking a sophisticated winter warmer or someone interested in exploring tea-infused cocktails.
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Who created the Penicillin cocktail?
The modern Penicillin cocktail is credited to Sam Ross at Milk & Honey in New York in the mid-2000s. It became one of the best-known modern Scotch cocktails.
What is in a classic Penicillin cocktail?
A classic Penicillin uses blended Scotch, lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup, and a float of smoky Islay Scotch. Laphroaig is a common choice for the smoky float.
Does the Penicillin cocktail use Lapsang Souchong tea?
The standard Sam Ross recipe does not require Lapsang Souchong tea. Some variations use smoky tea to echo the peated Scotch flavor, but the classic smoke usually comes from Islay whisky.
Why is it called a Penicillin?
The name plays on the soothing combination of lemon, honey, and ginger, ingredients often associated with cold remedies. It is still an alcoholic Scotch sour, not a medicinal drink.
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