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Lion's Tail

Lion's Tail

Susan
Make the Lion's Tail, a 1930s bourbon cocktail with allspice dram, fresh lime and Angostura. Get the classic recipe and the story behind it.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Bourbon or any Whisky
  • ½ ounce allspice dram
  • ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup (or gomme syrup)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • Lime or orange twist, to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters to a shaker.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake until chilled
  • Strain into a chilled coupe.
  • Express a lime or orange twist over the top and drop itin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bourbon Sour, Scotch Sour, Whiskey Sour
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