Lion's Tail

Prohibition | Sour | from Anders Erickson

The Lion’s Tail is a classic cocktail stemming from Prohibition. it combines bourbon with allspice dram and bitters.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Bourbon Eagle Rare
0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml Allspice Dram St. Elizabeth
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice  
0.25 oz / 9 ml 0.375 oz / 14 ml 0.5 oz / 18.5 ml 0.75 oz / 27.5 ml Rich Demerara Syrup  
2 Dashes Bitters Angostura Aromatic Bitters
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Optional - Raw Egg White or Aquafaba (chickpea water)  

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware: Nick & Nora
  • Garnish: Lime twist
  • Special Prep: For best results in texture, dry shake (shake without ice) before chilling to agitate either the egg white or aquafaba. Raw Egg WhiteAquafaba (chickpea water)