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Making Cocktails According to Your Zodiac Sign

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VIRGO

Penicillin

The Penicillin is one of the most recognized and enjoyed modern classic cocktails. With honey, spicy ginger, lemon, and two types of Scotch, it’s the remedy for a happy hour rut.

INGREDIENTS

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Honey

Scotch Whiskey

Fresh Lemon Juice

Fresh Peeled Ginger

For the Honey Syrup

  • 1 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup hot water

For the Honey Syrup

  • 1 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup hot water

For the Cocktail

  • 3/4-inch piece (6 grams) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

  • 2 ounces unpeated Scotch whiskey

  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wheel for garnish

  • 3/4 ounce honey syrup

  • 4 spritzes, or 1/8 ounce (3/4 teaspoon) of peated Scotch whiskey

  • Store-bought or homemade candied ginger slice, for garnish

STEPS TO MAKE IT

01

Gather the ingredients.

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02

In a small jar or bottle, combine honey and hot water. Stir until incorporated.

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03

Refrigerate until cold.
Seal tightly and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Make the Honey Syrup

Make the Cocktail

01

Gather the ingredients.

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02

Muddle the ginger in a shaker until broken down.

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03

Add the unpeated Scotch, lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.

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04

Shake vigorously with ice for 10 to 12 seconds. Strain into an old fashioned glass with ice.

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06

Garnish with a lemon wheel and a candied ginger slice. Serve.

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