Full Description
Birds, Booze, and Brilliant Puns in One Book
A witty, illustrated cocktail guide for bird lovers, Make Myna Double pairs scientifically sound ornithology with pun-filled, bird-inspired drink recipes that are as delightful as they are delicious.
Birds and booze, together at last. Whether you're a budding birder or just love a well-crafted cocktail, Make Myna Double offers a playful and practical crash course in bartending and birdwatching. With every recipe tied to a real species—from hummingbirds and toucans to kiwis and ptarmigans—you'll learn the science behind feathers and flavors while shaking up creative drinks.
Crafted by a PhD ornithologist turned full-time cocktail creator. Katie Stryjewski, known for her Instagram @garnish_girl, combines her love of birds with years of mixology experience to create this one-of-a-kind guide. Each page brings together bird facts, clever puns, and mixology tips, with recipes grouped by spirit and presented alongside scientific sidebars, drink layering techniques, and fun field guide illustrations.
Inside, you'll find:
65 original cocktail and mocktail recipes, inspired by real birds and classic drinks
Ornithological sidebars and bird facts, from courtship displays to brood parasitism
Mixology guidance on tools, glassware, ingredients, and layering techniques
Humor and education in equal parts, perfect for bird nerds and home bartenders alike
If you liked Tequila Mockingbird, Modern Cocktale Classics, or Mocktales, you'll love Make Myna Double.
Contents
Introduction
Author's Note
Note on Taxonomy, Names, and References
Abbreviations
Field Guide to Tools and Ingredients
Techniques
Native Species
Cardinal
Jungle Bird
Paloma
Stork Club
Yellow Bird
Gin
Bee-Eater's Knees
Bitter-n
Booby Trap
Gin & Tit
Honeyguide
Maharaja's Kookaburra-Peg
Purple Martini
Ptarmigimlet
Rum
Bananaquit
Blue Hawaiian Honeycreeper
Daiquiwi
Doctor Bird
Doradito Mojito
Hot Tody
Macawsmapolitan
Piña Koel-ada
Sazeracket-tail
Toucan Play at that Game
Vangastura Sour
Tequila
Boom Chachalaca
Fulmargarita
Porn Starling Martini
Tequila Sunbird
Vodka
Appletini'iwi
Bobwhite Russian
Brambling
Hoopoe Coupe-o
Moscow Murre
Vesper Sparrow
Whiskey
Apple Eider
Blood and Sandpiper
Philadelphia Fish Crow Punch
Queen's Lark Swizzle
Rob Royal Flycatcher
Rusty Rail
Sage Grouse
Scarlet Rye-bis
Other
Bamboo Partridge (Sherry)
Bulbullini (Sparkling Wine)
Hoatzinfandel (Pisco)
Jaeger Bomb (Jaegermeister)
Kite-parinha (Cachaça)
LBB (Licor 43, Brandy, and Benedictine)
Negrito Negroni (Pisco)
Pitohui Punch - (Arrack)
Rosélla (Rosé wine)
Sidecardinal (Cognac)
Suffering Bustard (split Rye/Gin)
Mocktails
Bella Loona
Mockingbird Mocktail
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