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Lion's Tail Cocktail

A delightful blend of flavors combining the spice of ginger, the warmth of whiskey, and a hint of citrus.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
  • 1 dash aromatic bitters
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Bar spoon
  • Glass (preferably a coupe or cocktail glass)

Method
 

  1. Collect all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 ounces of rye whiskey and pour it into your shaker.
  3. Measure 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice and add it to the shaker.
  4. Pour in 3/4 ounce of simple syrup.
  5. Measure out 1/2 ounce of ginger syrup and add it to the mix.
  6. Add a dash of aromatic bitters to the shaker.
  7. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  8. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

For an extra kick, use freshly grated ginger in your ginger syrup.