Lions Tail

Lions Tail

The Lion's Tale first appeared in the Café Royale cocktail book, which was published in 1937. It is an unusual drink that nearly slides into tiki territory. It's rich, spicy, aromatic, and appeals to fans of both the Daiquiri and the Whiskey Sour.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Start with a shaker.
  2. Add three dashes of Angostura Bitters.
  3. Add 1 oz of orange juice.
  4. Add 1 oz of lemon juice.
  5. Add 1/2 oz of creme de cacao.
  6. Add 1/2 oz of allspice dram.
  7. Add 2 oz of Still Austin bourbon.
  8. Add ice and shake well.
  9. Strain into a stem punch glass.
  10. Garnish with a DEHY Persimmon - Fine Cut and a DEHY Chrysanthemum Yellow - Hand Cut.

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