Michael Smith, Mixologist

Dirty Bird

Escape to the tropics with the Dirty Bird, a vibrant fusion that expertly balances fruit, spice, and bitter complexity. Featuring the smooth, rich notes of Belle Isle Coffee Moonshine from Virginia, this cocktail layers bold pineapple and sharp lime juice with a warm whisper of ginger simple syrup. A final dash of Campari introduces a sophisticated, bittersweet edge, making this tropical sipper an unforgettable, full-flavored experience perfect for any elevated occasion.

Ingredients

how to prepare

Prep: Gather all required spirits and fresh ingredients, including the Belle Isle Coffee Moonshine, pineapple juice, ginger simple syrup, Campari, and fresh lime juice, along with a hurricane glass.

Mix: Combine the moonshine, pineapple juice, ginger simple syrup, Campari, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

Serve: Double-strain the vibrant mixture over fresh ice into the prepared hurricane glass.

Garnish: Finish the presentation with a classic tiki arrangement of an umbrella, a vibrant cherry, and a fresh lime wheel.

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