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$5.59
cost
279
cal
34.1%
ABV
3/5
NA score
2.98
std drinks
14g
sugar
Lion's Tail
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon2 oz
- allspice dram0.5 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
- simple syrup0.25 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$5.59
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$7.41
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 2 oz | $2.05 |
| allspice dram | 0.5 oz | $0.47 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| simple syrup | 0.25 oz | $0.02 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $5.59 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
279
Sugar
14g
ABV
34.1%
Std drinks
2.98
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 128 | 45.9% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 32.3% |
| allspice dram | 41 | 14.7% |
| simple syrup | 16 | 5.7% |
| lime juice | 4 | 1.4% |
Carbs: 14.1g
Alcohol: 41.8g
Volume: 5.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$5.59
Zero-proof cost
$3.18
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $2.52 |
| allspice dram | Kept | $0.47 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.02 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Lion's Tail?
- 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz allspice dram, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Lion's Tail cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Lion's Tail is $5.59 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Lion's Tail?
- A Lion's Tail has approximately 279 calories, with 34.1% ABV and 14g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Lion's Tail?
- Yes — the Lion's Tail has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.18.