The Lion's Tail
A cozy bourbon cocktail featuring pimento (allspice) dram — a forgotten classic from the Café Royal Cocktail Book (1937).
Recipe by Jean-félix Desfossés (Instagram)
Ingredients
- Bourbon 2 oz
- Allspice Dram (Pimento Dram) 1/2 oz
- Simple Syrup 1/4 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice 3/4 oz
- Angostura Bitters 3 dash
Garnish: Lime Zest
Instructions
-
1.
Add bourbon, allspice dram, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and Angostura bitters to a shaker filled with ice.
-
2.
Shake until well chilled.
-
3.
Strain into a chilled coupe.
-
4.
Express lime zest over the cocktail and garnish with the zest.
-
5.
Enjoy.