Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsTwisted Cork BistroPenicillin Recipe

Penicillin Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Basil Hayden bourbon, lemon, honey, fresh ginger, scotch mist

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Fresh Ingredients

Sweetening Ingredients

Garnishing Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ginger

    Grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lemon

    Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 0.75 oz of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Basil Hayden Bourbon, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz of honey, and 1 tsp of grated fresh ginger.

Shaking and Serving Steps

  1. 4

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  2. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. 6

    Add Scotch Mist

    Float 0.5 oz of blended Scotch on top by pouring it gently over the back of a spoon.

  4. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a twist of lemon peel. Serve immediately.

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