This winter variation keeps the Penicillin’s ginger, honey, lemon, and Scotch structure, then adds fig for a darker seasonal note. The smoky float should be aromatic, not overpowering.
Fireside Fig Penicillin
A winter Penicillin variation with Scotch, fig, honey-ginger, lemon, and a smoky float.
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shaken
Serves
1
Profile
Smoky, figgy, honeyed
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended Scotch
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey-ginger syrup
- 1/4 oz fig syrup
- 1/4 oz peated Scotch float
- Candied ginger or lemon peel, for garnish
Suggested Brand
A suggested blended malt Scotch for the base.
For the peated float: Laphroaig 10 Year Old.
Method
- Add blended Scotch, lemon juice, honey-ginger syrup, and fig syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Float peated Scotch over the top.
- Garnish with candied ginger or lemon peel.
Bar Tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Cocktail strainer
- Citrus press
- Bar spoon for the float
Whiskey Scene Notes
Use blended Scotch for the base and reserve the peated Scotch for the float. That keeps the drink balanced while still giving it a fireside aroma.
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