Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail from Asheville Correct and Little D’s

From the bars at Asheville Correct and Little D’s, two locally-owned informal eating places in Asheville, NC, comes the right Lion’s Tail cocktail.

First showing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Ebook, the basic Lion’s Tail happened throughout Prohibition within the Thirties and options allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, easy syrup, and recent lime juice. The Lion’s Tail is a novel drink that’s been principally ignored till just lately.

Little D’s and Asheville Correct’s tackle the basic libation provides cardamon bitters, making it excellent for the winter season with wealthy, spiced, fragrant flavors!

Photograph by Grace Schroeder

Lion’s Tail

Elements

• 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon
• 1/2 oz. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup
• 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 dashes Cardamom Bitters

Preparation

1. Shake all components.
2. Pressure and pour right into a coupe glass.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.