Lion’s Tail

Allspice dram brings a concentrated spice note to bourbon and lime in this short shaken cocktail. Haus Alpenz’s published formula includes only a small amount of simple syrup and finishes with a lime wheel.

Cloudy amber-gold cocktail in a coupe, no ice, lime wheel.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Bourbon whiskey
  • 15 ml St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
  • 15 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 3.75 ml Prepared simple syrup, one part sugar to one part water
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Lime wheel

Instructions

  1. Add the bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, syrup and bitters to a shaker.
  2. Add cubed ice and shake until cold.
  3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Add the optional lime wheel.