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$2.57
cost
188
cal
21.3%
ABV
3/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
14.6g
sugar
Penicillin
An easy whiskey cocktail built on blended scotch.
The Recipe
- blended scotch2 oz
- lemon juice0.75 oz
- honey syrup0.75 oz
- ginger syrup0.25 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.57
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.43
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| blended scotch | 2 oz | $2.21 |
| lemon juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| honey syrup | 0.75 oz | $0.09 |
| ginger syrup | 0.25 oz | $0.12 |
| Total pour cost | $2.57 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
188
Sugar
14.6g
ABV
21.3%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| blended scotch | 128 | 68% |
| honey syrup | 40.5 | 21.5% |
| ginger syrup | 14.5 | 7.7% |
| lemon juice | 5.3 | 2.8% |
Carbs: 14.7g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 3.8 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.57
Zero-proof cost
$3.61
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| blended scotch | Lyre's Highland Malt(Lyre's) | $3.04 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.14 |
| honey syrup | Kept | $0.09 |
| ginger syrup | Seedlip Zero Proof Aperitif(Seedlip) | $0.34 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriedark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Penicillin?
- 2 oz blended scotch, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, 0.25 oz ginger syrup.
- How much does a Penicillin cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Penicillin is $2.57 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Penicillin?
- A Penicillin has approximately 188 calories, with 21.3% ABV and 14.6g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Penicillin?
- Yes — the Penicillin has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.61.