Name: Penicillin Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 ounces blended Scotch, such as Famous Grouse; ¾ ounce honey-ginger syrup (recipe follows); ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice; ¼ ounce Islay single-malt Scotch, preferably Laphroaig 10YO; Candied ginger

Ingredients

2 ounces blended Scotch, such as Famous Grouse
¾ ounce honey-ginger syrup (recipe follows)
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
¼ ounce Islay single-malt Scotch, preferably Laphroaig 10YO
Candied ginger

Steps

Combine the blended Scotch with the honey-ginger syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker three-quarters filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with one large cube. Top with the Islay Scotch and garnish with candied ginger.
To make the honey-ginger syrup, combine 1 cup of honey with one 6-inch peeled and sliced piece of ginger root with 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, then strain, discarding the solids.