Name: Lions Tail Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 50 ml Bourbon; 15 ml Allspice Dram; 15 ml lime juice; 10 ml Simple Syrup; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; 1 piece Lime Twist (for garnish)

Lions Tail

Description

The Lions Tail is a Prohibition-era cocktail that first appeared in "The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book" in 1937. It blends bourbon with allspice dram, offering a warm and spiced profile.

The addition of lime juice balances the sweetness, making it a complex yet approachable drink.

Ingredients

50 ml Bourbon
15 ml Allspice Dram
15 ml lime juice
10 ml Simple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 piece Lime Twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake all ingredients with ice. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to fine strain into the coupe.

Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with a lime twist.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 19% ABV 1.9 units 180 kcal Ice