The Best Medicine
This cocktail earned 3rd place for the 2026 Liber Games and was created by Mike Prokop. It is an American evolution of the classic Penicillin. It trades smoky Scotch for the sharp punch of 100-proof rye and swaps honey for Benedictine. The result is a high-proof drink with a fiery kick and a herbal finish.
Ingredients:
- ½ oz Fiery Ginger Syrup
- 2 oz 100 Proof Rye Whiskey
- ½ oz Benedictine
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to shaker
- Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds
- Double strain in a chilled glass
Glass:
- Nick and Nora
Garnish:
- candied ginger
Photo:
Steve the Bartender
