lion's mane

1 1/2 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon (Evan Williams Bonded)
3/4 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Grenadine
1/4 oz Allspice Dram (Hamilton's)
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Bittermens Tiki Bitters (Bittercube Trinity)
1 Egg White

Shake one round without ice and one round with ice and strain into a coupe glass.Two Tuesdays ago, I returned to my notes from a restaurant's recipe collection on their ToastTab that included several drinks from Alcove in Boston, and I decided on the Lion's Mane from Alcove. It read like a fruitier, creamier, and less spice-driven Lion's Tail riff that reminded me of the Tropical Lion's Tail that also cut the allspice dram with a fruity syrup – namely, pineapple – but without the Lion's Mane egg white addition. As for a date, I was able to find an Alcove menu from 2020 that had the Lion's Mane on it. Once prepared, the Lion's Mane welcomed the senses with a Bourbon and berry aroma. Next, a creamy lime and red berry sip pounced on Bourbon, tart berry, and allspice flavors on the swallow. Overall, the allspice was surprising rather subdued in the mix especially on the nose.