The Story Behind The Smoky Tea Penicillin
The Penicillin is one of my favorite cocktails — I love anything with fresh ginger. I was craving one recently, when suddenly I realized I was out of Islay Single Malt Whisky, the spirit that gives a Penicillin its smoky finish. I decided to substitute Lapsang Souchong tea, a smoky black tea from China. It worked beautifully.
This can also easily be made into a non-alcoholic cocktail by omitting the spirit: Just mix 2 ½ ounces of tea with 1 ounce lemon and 1 ounce syrup.
Honey-Ginger Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup of sliced ginger
Honey-Ginger Syrup Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.
- Simmer until the honey dissolves.
- Strain into a heat-safe container and let cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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