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Kentucky Bird Cocktail

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A whiskey drinker’s Jungle Bird.

San Diego bartender Stephen Kurpinsky has multiple Jungle Bird riffs in his repertoire, and this Kentucky Bird gives the cocktail a decidedly Southern spin. “A wheated bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark, really helps sell the marriage of tropical flavors.” He boosts the richness with a simple oleo saccharum.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. bourbon
  • 1 ½ oz. pineapple juice
  • ¾ oz. Campari
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz. passion fruit syrup
  • ¼ oz. oleo saccharum
  • 2 drops saline
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:Double Old Fashioned
  • Garnish:pineapple fronds and an orchid

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a mixing tin, shake with ice, then fine strain into a double Old Fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube. Garnish.

Oleo Saccharum: Combine the peeled zest from 5-6 lemons in a bowl with 1 cup of sugar; mix well and let the mixture sit covered overnight, then strain out the liquid for use.

Passion Fruit Syrup: Combine 2 parts passion fruit purée and 1 part simple syrup. Shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator when not in use.

 

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