Some of my favorite things about October is the relaxing scents that accompany the season such at cinnamon, pine cone, allspice, etc. One of the cocktails that includes some of these aromas is the Lion's Tail. It's from the Cafe Royal Cookbook from published in London in 1937 and since the term twisting the Lion's tail was American slang it must have been an American refugee that went to the UK during prohibition and stayed.
I've made this cocktail for several friends and they love it because of the flavors it carries. Give it a try at you're fall celebrations.
God bless and Cheers,
John Apodaca
john@daddyosmartinis.com
Lion's Tail
2 oz of bourbon whiskey
3/4 oz Allspice Dram
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz tablespoon simple syrup
2 dashes angostura bitters
Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
One of my all time favorite drinks for any time of year. The Allspice Dram gives it a nice spicy fragrance that reminds me of summertime rum drinks, or wintertime punches.
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