Lion's Tail

A Prohibition-era cocktail that showcases allspice dram's warm Caribbean spice alongside bourbon, lime, and a whisper of bitters — exotic, warming, and deeper than its short ingredient list suggests. The allspice dram makes it taste like the tropics with a Kentucky accent.

Classic

Ingredients

  • 2 ozBourbon
  • 0.5 ozAllspice Dram
  • 0.5 ozLime Juice
  • 0.25 ozSimple Syrup
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

spiced
38%
sweet
30%
body
25%
dilution
23%
citrus
15%
heat
14%
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