The Penicillin

The Penicillin, bizarre monuments and the chemistry for a better life... Penicillin 2 oz Scotch Whisky 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Honey Ginger Syrup* Float 1/4 oz peated Islay Whisky Shake all ingredients but the Islay whisky with ice, strain into an ice filled rocks glass, float the Islay whisky on top, garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger Repeat Prescription  2 oz Irish Whiskey  3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz Ginger Liqueur 1 Dash of Orange Bitters  Float 1/4 oz Peated Islay Whisky Shake all ingredients but the Islay whisky with ice, strain into an ice filled rocks glass, float the Islay whisky on top, garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger * Honey Ginger Syrup You can find lots of different recipes online but here's mine (also works with Agave Syrup instead of Honey if preferred): 250 ml Honey 250 ml Water  180g Unpeeled Fresh Ginger A pinch of Salt Blend Honey, Ginger and Water into a puree.  Add some cracked black or cayenne pepper** into a dry pain, heat until fragrant, add the pureed honey ginger mix and boil, simmering for 10 minutes. Put aside to cool for a further 10 minutes. Fine strain into a glass bottle, let stand until room temperature and then seal and refrigerate.  **Without getting into the chemistry, fresh ginger soon loses its spiciness once processed, but black or cayenne pepper doesn't, so the inclusion of a little black/cayenne pepper in the syrup compensates for this.