Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Penicillin
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Penicillin

A bit like a “cold toddy,” the Penicillin cocktail brings together the comforting flavors of lemon and honey, a touch of smoke from scotch, a zing of ginger and, of course, Maker’s Mark. A tale of two whiskies, the Penicillin cocktail opens with aromas of smoke and peat and then gives way to a balanced sweetness and a pop of spice. Maker’s, Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon recall the flavors of warm drinks, but in this case, are best served on the rocks.

ingredients and how to craft

What you need

  • 2 Maker’s Mark®KentuckyStraightBourbon
  • 0.5 Laphroaig® Single Malt Whisky
  • 1 fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 honey syrup*
  • 1 disk fresh ginger
  • Candied ginger for garnish
  • *For the honey syrup: 2 parts honey 1 part hot water

How to craft

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - how to craft the Penicillin
STEP 1: MAKE THE HONEY SYRUP

To make honey syrup, add 2 parts honey to 1 part hot water. Mix until honey dissolves into a syrupy consistency. Add additional honey to taste.

STEP 2: MUDDLE GINGER AND ADD INGREDIENTS

Muddle ginger in shaker and then add Maker’s Mark, juice, honey syrup and ice.

STEP 3: SHAKE AND STRAIN

Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

STEP 4: ADD SOME SCOTCH

Top with Laphroaig®.

Complete your cocktail with

Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Maker’s Mark classic bourbon bottle
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted. 

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Penicillin

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This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted. 

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