Paul Kushner
Exploring new flavors in drinks excites me, especially when it involves allspice dram. This traditional Jamaican liqueur, with its bold mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, brings a spicy warmth that transforms cocktails. It suits those eager for a dash of adventure in their glass. From tiki classics to innovative creations, allspice dram cocktails cater to every taste, promising a rich, layered experience. If you enjoy venturing beyond the usual, this roundup of allspice dram cocktails is a must-try.
The Lion’s Tail
Prohibition challenged bartenders. Outlawing liquor never stopped people from drinking. It just made them drink more creatively. The Prohibition era birthed many cocktails, including the Lion’s Tail. The Lion’s Tail has a complex, layered flavor profile. The disparate elements shouldn’t work together, but they do. Bourbon provides a smooth, rich foundation. Allspice dram liquor adds to the abv and a pleasantly warm, spicy flavor. Lime juice contributes a tart citrus bite, and simple syrup sweetens the deal.
The Lions Tail
Ingredients
Method
- Gather your ingredients: bourbon, allspice dram, lime juice (freshly squeezed), simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
- Measure 2 ounces of bourbon, 1/2 ounce of allspice dram, 1/2 ounce of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 10-12 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish your cocktail with an orange twist or other garnish of your choice.
Rum Old Fashioned
It’s hard to beat a perfect old-fashioned. The classic cocktail traces its roots back to 1806. Adapting a drink with such a long history seems dangerous. However, the rum old-fashioned makes a strong argument for change. This recipe is incredibly easy to execute. Simply mix rum, allspice dram, orange bitters, Angostura bitters, and demerara syrup. The ingredients create a warm and delicious flavor certain to convert the most faithful old-fashioned loyalists.
How to Make a Rum Old Fashioned
Ingredients
Method
- Take an Old Fashioned glass and add one large ice cube
- Add dark rum, allspice dram and both bitters
- Add 1 tsp demerara syrup, or more if desired
- Stir until well-chilled
- Garnish with a twist of orange
Scarecrow Sour
Apple cider, whiskey, maple syrup, ginger liqueur, and allspice dram give the Scarecrow Sour a strong fall character right from the first sip. It is tart, lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and served over crushed ice for a drink that feels seasonal without becoming too heavy. What I like about this cocktail is the mix of apple, citrus, and spice. The whiskey gives it warmth, the lemon keeps the drink fresh, and the ginger liqueur adds a mild spicy kick. Maple syrup rounds out the sharper notes, while allspice dram adds extra depth with clove and baking spice flavors.
Scarecrow Sour
Ingredients
Method
- Add the whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, ginger liqueur, allspice dram, and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and the flavors are combined.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel for a festive touch.
- Serve and enjoy the warm, spicy flavors of the Scarecrow Sour!
Pumpkin Salted Caramel Martini
Pumpkin, caramel, chocolate, and warm spice come together in this Pumpkin Salted Caramel Martini, a rich fall cocktail that leans into dessert flavors without using a long ingredient list. The mix of Mozart Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, caramel vodka, regular vodka, allspice dram, and a dash of salt gives the drink a sweet, spiced profile with a smooth finish.
Pumpkin Salted Caramel Martini
Ingredients
Method
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Mozart Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, caramel vodka, regular vodka, allspice dram, and a dash of salt.
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a marshmallow skewered on a cocktail pick or toothpick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Pumpkin Salted Caramel Martini. Cheers!
Spiced Apple Tiki Smash
Autumn flavors take on a tropical side in this Spiced Apple Tiki Smash, a rum cocktail that blends apple cider, pineapple juice, maple syrup, allspice dram, falernum, and bitters. Spiced rum and reserve rum give the drink plenty of depth, while the fruit keeps it lively. The cinnamon sugar rim adds a sweet finish that makes the whole glass feel right for cooler weather. What I love about this drink is the mix of familiar fall flavors with classic tiki-style ingredients.
Spiced Apple Tiki Smash
Ingredients
Method
- Dip one half of the rims of two rocks glasses into a little maple syrup, then into the cinnamon sugar to create a spiced-sweet rim. Fill the glasses with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the spiced rum, reserve rum, allspice dram, falernum, maple syrup, apple cider, pineapple juice, and a few dashes of tiki bitters.
- Shake the mixture well until it is thoroughly chilled. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish each drink with a few thin apple slices skewered with a bamboo cocktail pick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors of this autumn-inspired tiki cocktail!
Fall in Paradise
Fall in Paradise is a seasonal cocktail that blends the richness of Demerara rum with the crisp taste of apple cider and the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice. This rum cocktail combines crisp apple cider with pineapple juice, lime, allspice dram, and bitters, giving you autumn flavor without losing that sunny tropical character. It is fruity, spiced, tart, and refreshing all at once.
Fall in Paradise
Ingredients
Method
- Begin by filling a highball glass with crushed ice to chill.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Demerara rum, apple cider, pineapple juice, allspice dram, lime juice, and bitters.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled and all the flavors are thoroughly combined.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared highball glass over the crushed ice.
- Garnish with cherries and a pineapple wedge for a tropical touch, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Fall in Paradise cocktail.
King of Barbados
True to its name, the King of Barbados is a cocktail fit for royalty. The drink is ideal for cool autumn evenings. To attain the correct sweetness, you’ll need to prepare honey syrup before mixing your drinks. The process is quick and easy but does add a little time to your preparation. Once your honey syrup is complete, mix it with rum, calvados, allspice dram, and lemon juice. Savor the sweet, spicy taste of fall in every sip.
Winter Waltz
Dance your way through the colder weather with a Winter Waltz cocktail in hand. The drink contains plenty of alcohol to speed up your blood and warm you from the inside. The Winter Waltz packs lots of spice flavor in every sip. Cinnamon and nutmeg infuse the drink, lending it a pleasant holiday warmth. The cocktail is perfect for winter party. It mixes up so quickly you won’t miss all the fun with your guests. As long as you have rye whiskey, Averna, allspice dram, and allspice bitters, you’ve got everything you need for this delightful drink.
Winter Old Fashioned
Give your old-fashioned a cold-weather makeover with this Winter Old Fashioned recipe. Allspice dram and port do much of the heavy lifting in this cocktail. The two alcohols add a richer, spicier component to the classic drink. The Winter Old Fashioned requires no skill or technique at all. Simply mix the ingredients and serve. The recipe calls for whiskey, port, allspice dram, and orange bitters.
All Spice and Everything Nice
The All Spice and Everything Nice remixes the Lion’s Tail cocktail previously mentioned on this list. The Allspice and Everything Nice swaps lime out for lemon, creating a milder drinking experience. Combine bourbon, allspice dram, lemon juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters to make this delicious, sweet, and spicy cocktail.
Alexander Hamilton Cocktail
Who knew a Founding Father could be so delicious? The Alexander Hamilton cocktail recipe honors A. Ham’s Caribbean and New York roots. The drink is spicy, layered, and very boozy, so sip responsibly. Pour rum, whiskey, Drambuie, Allspice dram, and bitters into a shaker. Mix them up really well and serve.
The Tiki Rita Margarita
The Tiki Rita Margarita proves that there are limitless variations on one of the world’s favorite drinks. This recipe tikis up the beloved beverage, adding a little more sunshine and tropical flavor. Every bartender possesses the skills necessary for the Tiki Rita Margarita. Simply shake the ingredients and enjoy. The recipe calls for tequila, simple syrup, orange liqueur, grapefruit juice, allspice dram, and lemon juice. Each sip contains a burst of bright citrus and island spices.
Winter Rye Sour
The Winter Rye Sour is the perfect drink to settle in with as you prepare to hibernate through the cold months. This decadent drink requires more ability and preparation than many of the cocktails on this list. Egg whites lend the cocktail a rich, creamy foam. Attaining the right egg white consistency requires a lot of shaking and patience. Additionally, the Winter Rye Sour owes much of its indulgent flavor to buttered brown sugar syrup. Therefore, bartenders must prepare this ingredient before mixing the drink. Each single-serving calls for rye whiskey, lemon juice, buttered brown sugar syrup, Cynar, allspice dram, bitters, and an egg white.
Agricole Rhum Punch
Agricole Rhum Punch transports drinkers back to a Victorian Christmas. The cocktail combines sweet, sour, and spicy elements into each sip. The four-ingredient cocktail whips up quickly. Combine rhum agricole, Martinique cane syrup, lime juice, and allspice dram, and enjoy. The punch is warm and sweet, with plenty of alcohol to warm you up on a cold evening.
