As one of the most celebrated modern cocktails of the 21st century, the Penicillin, created by Sam Ross, showcases the smoky allure of peated Scotch. The Doxycycline, on the other hand, showcases the funk of Jamaican rum.
Recipe: Reece Sims (Vancouver, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims
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If you’re allergic to Penicillin, an alternative prescribed is Doxycyline. Just like if you’re not a fan of peat, perhaps this funky alternative, showcasing Jamaican rum is sure to titillate your palate.
Doxycycline
Difficulty: ModerateFlavor Camps: Spicy, Citrusy, Funky
Ingredients
2.0 parts Aged Rum
1.0 part Lemon Juice
1.0 part Banana Honey Syrup*
0.5 part Ginger Juice**
0.5 part Funky Jamaican Rum
Garnish: Candied Ginger
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients with ice.
- Shake vigorously until chilled and diluted
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass
- Garnish with candied ginger & enjoy!
Notes
- *Banana Honey Syrup: Chop up one overripe banana and place in a sauce pan with 0.5 cup honey and 0.5 cup water on low-medium heat. Mix ingredients and let simmer for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally. Fine strain out the banana chunks and let cool before use. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- **Ginger Juice: The quick and dirty way is to peel ginger and chop. Add 2x the amount of water (by weight) in a blender and blend. Fine strain out the particles before use.
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