Lion’s Tail Cocktail

The Lion’s Tail Cocktail is one of the most classic whisky cocktails of all. The drink has been an indispensable part of the menu of high-class cocktail bars for decades and has won over various whisky fans over the years. We’ll show you how to make a Lion’s Tail quickly and easily. Discover our simple recipe and prepare the whisky cocktail at home!

Lion’s Tail Cocktail Recipe

6 cl bourbon
1.5 cl lime juice
2 cl sugar syrup
1 cl Pimento Dram
2 dashes cocktail bitters

Step by Step Guide

Pour all ingredients with ice into a cocktail shaker.
Shake well for about 20 seconds.
Strain into a martini or coupe glass.

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Detailed preparation

Despite its large number of ingredients, the Lion’s Tail Cocktail is easy to prepare. Simply measure out all the ingredients one by one with a jigger and pour them into a cocktail shaker. Make sure that you really use exactly the mixing ratio that we recommend in the recipe. Add a few ice cubes to the shaker and shake well. After about 20 seconds, you can strain the drink into a pre-chilled martini or coupe glass. Now add some orange zest and serve immediately!

This is what the Lion's Tail Cocktail tastes like

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The Lion’s Tail is most comparable to a sour cocktail, where the taste of a spirit harmonises with sweet and sour flavours. The big difference: this bottling uses spicy Pimento Dram and Cocktail Bitters. This not only gives the drink a depth of flavour, but also other aromas that you wouldn’t expect from a sour cocktail. Just try it yourself and let the unique taste convince you!

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