Lion's Tail
A spicy, citrusy bourbon cocktail with a hint of allspice and a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 45 ml bourbon whiskey
- 15 ml allspice dram (pimento liqueur)
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- No sugar syrup? Use 1 teaspoon of sugar per drink to sweeten.
| Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Glass | old-fashioned glass |
| Method | shaken |
| Ice | cubed ice |
| Garnish | orange peel |
| ABV | 25.1% |
| UK units | 2.1 |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Sugar | 8 g |
per drink
Method
- Put bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, and simple syrup into a shaker.
- Add cubed ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh cubed ice.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
The Origin of a Lion's Tail
The Lion's Tail is a Prohibition-era cocktail from the United States, known for its unique use of allspice dram to add warm spice notes.
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