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{{Short description|IBA official Cocktail}}
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The '''Penicillin''' is an [[IBA official cocktail]] made with [[Scotch whisky]], [[ginger]], [[honey]] syrup, and fresh [[lemon]] juice.<ref>{{cite web |title=Penicillin |url=https://iba-world.com/new-era-drinks/penicillin/ |publisher=[[International Bartenders Association]] |access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref>
== History ==
The drink was created in 2005 by [[Australia|Australian]] bartender Sam Ross living in New York at the time. Its name derives from the drug [[penicillin]], discovered by Scottish scientist [[Alexander Fleming]], hinting to the medicinal properties of some of its [[Ginger#Regional_uses|ingredients]], with suggested effects similar to that of a [[hot toddy]] which is said to relieve the symptoms of [[Common cold|cold]] and [[Influenza|flu]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Armann |first=Kelly |title=Sweet Suzie's Sensational Foodies: Featuring a Story About Titanic and the Recipe That Will Go On and On |publisher=Page Publishing |year=2019 |page=179 |isbn=978-1-64462-086-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Risher |first=Brittany |title=Essential Whisky Cocktail: Penicillin |url=https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/penicillin-whisky-cocktail-recipe/ |date=July 18, 2019 |website=Whisky Advocate |access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref>
It was first served in 2005 at [[Milk & Honey (bar)|Milk & Honey]].<ref>{{cite book |editor-last=Krigbaum |editor-first=Megan |title=The Essential Cocktail Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Drinks with 150 Recipes |others=Photographs by Daniel Krieger |publisher=Ten Speed Press |year=2017 |isbn=978-0-399-57931-8 |oclc=966392640}}</ref> In 2024, the Penicillin was the 11th most commonly ordered cocktail at bars worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |title=The bestselling classic cocktails at the world's best bars 2024 |url=https://drinksint.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11170/The_bestselling_classic_cocktails_at_the_world_s_best_bars_2024.html?current_page=8 |publisher=Drinks International |access-date=July 24, 2024}}</ref>
==See also==
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[[Category:Cocktails with Scotch whisky]]
[[Category:Cocktails with lemon juice]]
[[Category:Sweet cocktails]]
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