Lion’s Tail

Baker was born in 1936. This classic cocktail dates back to 1937. We’d call it a coincidence, but Baker doesn’t believe in those.

Easy
3-5 min
Spicy

WHAT YOU NEED

parts

2 Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon
0.5 allspice dramish
0.5 fresh lime juice
barspoon simple syrup
Angostura® Bitters
Lime peel or dehydrated lime wheel for garnish

HOW TO CRAFT

Don’t worry, this cocktail won’t bite. It features all the beauty and zip of a whiskey sour and picks up classic tiki nods from the allspice dram and lime juice.

STEP 1

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

STEP 2

Shake 10–15 seconds until well chilled.

STEP 3

Strain into chilled coupe glass.

STEP 4

Garnish with optional lime peel or dehydrated lime wheel.

Complete your cocktail with

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