Penicillin But Not Penicillin

Name: Penicillin But Not Penicillin
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Reilly's Ginger Rock And Rye Whiskey; 1/4 oz Old Overholt Rye Whiskey; 1/4 oz Greenbar FRUITLAB Ginger Liqueur; 2-3 dash(es) Angostura Aromatic Bitters; 1 Large Lemon Swath

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By Gian

Submitted on: March 27, 2021

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Bitter

No big story here. Found an old bottle in the back bar that I decided I would try something with. The viscous ginger rye had a subtle bite to it and figured it would be great in an old fashioned. Evolution to this drink felt like I should have been making a hot toddy, but we're into spring and I definitely wouldn't want to be sipping on something that would burn and bite my tongue simultaneously.

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz
Reilly's Ginger Rock And Rye Whiskey

1/4 oz
Old Overholt Rye Whiskey

1/4 oz
Greenbar FRUITLAB Ginger Liqueur

2-3 dash(es)
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

1
Large Lemon Swath

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon and Cherry or Candied Ginger

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 32% ABV (estimate)

By Gian

Orange County Bartender, Consultant,

Starting as an enthusiast and always fan boy for any great tasting cocktail and customer service skillset. OC bartender that just enjoys the craft of hospitality.

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Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Fill with ice. Stir for 20–30 seconds until properly diluted. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon swath and a cherry or candied ginger.

Editor's Note

A triple-threat of ginger, this cocktail layers a ginger-infused Rock and Rye, a straight rye, and a ginger liqueur. The result is a spicy, sweet, and warming riff on an Old Fashioned.