Rum Penicillin
A tropical twist on the modern classic Penicillin, swapping Scotch for funky agricole rum with honey, ginger, and lime.
- 1½ ozrhum agricole
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- ¼ ozginger syrup
- ¼ ozhoney syrup
- 5 dropsangostura bitters
- Dehydrated lime wheelgarnish
- 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously until well chilled, about 12-15 seconds.
- 3Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
- 5Optional: Finish with 3 sprays of peated Scotch from an atomizer for a smoky accent.
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Created by Liz Kelley, lead bartender at Cure in New Orleans, the Rum Penicillin reimagines Sam Ross's modern classic for warmer weather. By swapping blended Scotch for funky agricole rhum and lemon for lime, Kelley transforms the fireside sipper into something closer to a sophisticated Daiquiri. The drink was featured among PUNCH Magazine's most popular cocktails of 2025, praised for walking the line between tropical refreshment and the Penicillin's signature honey-ginger warmth.
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