The Famous Penicillin
Two scotch expressions from The Famous Grouse—one smooth and elegant, one bold and smoky—make up the split base in this riff on the iconic cocktail.
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The classic Penicillin cocktail is a “split-base” whisky drink originally created by New York City bartender Sam Ross in 2005. This version of the iconic drink features two expressions from The Famous Grouse: the smooth and elegant classic style and the brand’s bold Smoky Black bottling. While typically served chilled, we also love a warming winter riff of The Famous Penicillin. Find the alternative method below.
Ingredients
For the honey-ginger syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- One 4-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
For the cocktail:
- 2 oz. The Famous Grouse Whisky
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz. honey-ginger syrup
- ¼ oz. The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Whisky
- Candied ginger, for garnish
Instructions
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The Famous Grouse is available to purchase from Caskers, Drizly, Reserve Bar, and select retailers nationwide.
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