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    Nightjar

    Flavor Profile: Tropical, bitter, earthy, contemplative Nightjar is a moody take on the Jungle Bird, made for slow sipping under dim lights.  Built around the earthy bitterness of Cynar, this riff trades the bright bite of Campari for something deeper and more herbal — without losing the tropical vibes. Pineapple juice and pineapple gum syrup…

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    One for the Birds

    Flavor Profile: Tropical, herbaceous, bitter, overproof funk One for the Birds is a Jungle Bird riff from Barlow Gilmore, swapping in clear amaro for Campari and tweaking the rum combo for extra brightness. I used an amaro from Waterpocket Distillery — light, herbal, and just bitter enough. The result is vibrant, funky, and wonderfully yellow…

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    Jungle Bird-a-Rita

    Flavor Profile: Fruity, floral, tart, gently bitter Jungle Bird meets Margarita in this vibrant and playful hybrid. The Jungle Bird-a-Rita blends pineapple, Campari, and tequila with floral and spicy touches to create a tropical cocktail with attitude. It started by accident—grabbing pineapple and Campari for a margarita idea—and quickly became something bigger. Hibiscus syrup and…

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