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Ginger Syrup cocktails

Ginger syrup brings clean, sharp heat without the murkiness of fresh ginger, making it a precise tool for balancing smoky or citrus-forward builds — as the Penicillin demonstrates with quiet authority.

1 classic recipe from our canon that uses ginger syrup — Ginger Syrup sits in our syrups & sweeteners shelf.

Penicillin

✦ Proven classicMediumRocks

Scotch, honey, ginger and lemon with a smoky Islay float — a modern classic that cures what ails you.

Ingredients

  • ◆60 ml scotch whisky
  • ◆22 ml lemon juice
  • ◆22 ml honey syrup
  • ◆7 ml ginger syrup

Method

  1. 1Shake all ingredients with ice until cold.
  2. 2Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  3. 3Optionally float a smoky Islay Scotch over the top.

PRO TIP

A few drops of peaty Islay Scotch floated on top adds the smoke that makes it sing.

Garnish — Candied ginger

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