Cocktails — whiskey

Rosemary & Ginger Whisky Sour

Rosemary & Ginger Whisky Sour

Fragrant rosemary, fresh ginger and bright lemon come together in this elegant twist on a whisky sour. The ginger adds warmth without overpowering, the rosemary brings a subtle savoury note, and Thomson's exceptional Two Tone Whisky ties it all together. Ingredients 60 ml Thomson Two Tone Whisky 20 ml lemon juice 15 ml Simple Sugar Syrup 6–8 thin slices fresh ginger (about a heaped teaspoon, finely sliced) 1 large egg white 1 fresh rosemary sprig (plus extra for garnish) Method Add the ginger slices and simple syrup to a shaker. Gently muddle just until the ginger releases juice (avoid pulverising...

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Penicillin Cocktail

Penicillin Cocktail

The Penicillin cocktail is a modern classic that skilfully blends smoky and spicy notes with a touch of sweetness. The name pays homage to the medicinal qualities of its ingredients, especially ginger and honey. We created this delicious and easy version using our Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup... Ingredients 30ml blended Scotch whisky 30ml Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup  Ice 10ml Islay Scotch (eg. Laphroaig or Ardbeg) Candied ginger or lemon peel for garnish Method Pour the blended Scotch and Lemon Honey Ginger Syrup into a shaker. Add ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Float the Islay scotch on top by pouring it gently...

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