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Lion’s Tail
A rich and spicy bourbon cocktail with lime, allspice dram, and bitters.
Ingredients
- Bourbon2 oz
- Allspice Dram1/2 oz
- Lime Juice1/2 oz
- Simple Syrup1 tsp
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Orange Twist garnish1
Steps
- Add Bourbon, Allspice Dram, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Angostura Bitters into a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
- Lightly express the oil from an Orange Twist over the top of the drink, then discard the twist.
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About the Lion’s Tail
The Lion’s Tail is a Prohibition-era cocktail that first appeared in the 1937 'Café Royal Cocktail Book.' Believed to be an American creation, its name refers to the phrase 'twisting the lion’s tail,' which symbolized provoking the British.
Combining bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters, this cocktail is a rich and aromatic blend of flavors. The allspice dram brings warm, spicy notes, while the lime adds a hint of tartness and the simple syrup provides balance. Rediscovered in the late 2000s thanks to Ted Haigh’s 'Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails,' the Lion’s Tail has regained its place as a sophisticated classic for fans of both Tiki drinks and whiskey sours.
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