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Shaken · 1 serving

Lion's Tail

A 1930s bourbon sour made richly aromatic with allspice dram, lime, syrup, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Lion's Tail is a shaken cocktail made with bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Lion's Tail ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Lion's Tail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Allspice Dram15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Simple Syrup1 teaspoon———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Express one short orange twist and discard it

Method

How to make Lion's Tail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one short orange twist for expressing only.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, allspice dram, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the drink is cold and the syrup is fully integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the amber surface remains clean.

  6. 06

    Express the orange oils lightly over the surface, discard the twist, and serve with no retained garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Lion's Tail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Lion's Tail questions

What is in a Lion's Tail?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice, simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Lion's Tail take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Lion's Tail prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Lion's Tail alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B074https://www.liquor.com/recipes/lions-tail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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