Alpine Bird

Created by Vasile Petric of Riverhorse On Main in Park City, Utah, the Alpine Bird is a wintery take on the Jungle Bird. This modern riff swaps in Alpine Distilling’s spicy Lafayette bourbon and Preserve liqueur, adding a layer of holiday warmth to the drink’s tropical roots.

Balanced by Campari, pineapple, and lime, the result is bold yet approachable — with a unique blend of sweet heat and citrus zip. If you’re looking for a seasonal spin that still feels tiki, this one hits the spot.

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Alpine Bird

A high-altitude riff on the Jungle Bird that swaps rum for spiced whiskey and adds a rich preserve liqueur in place of sweetener. Balanced with pineapple and Campari, this version delivers familiar tiki structure with alpine warmth and subtle fruit complexity.

Servings: 1 Cocktail

Author: TJOD

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Alpine Spicy Lafayette Bourbon Alpine Distilling
• 0.5 oz Alpine Preserve Liquor Alpine Distilling
• 0.5 oz Campari
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 0.25 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
• Shake until well chilled.
• Strain into a specialty glass filled with crushed ice.
• Garnish with pineapple fronds.

Notes

Created by Vasile Petric of Riverhorse On Main in Park City, Utah, this Jungle Bird riff highlights local Alpine Distilling spirits. A balanced mix of tropical fruit and winter spice.

Whether you’re in the mountains or by the beach, Alpine Bird is a great reminder that Jungle Bird riffs don’t need rum to fly. Looking for more cold-weather cocktails? Check out our spiced collection or explore more Jungle Bird variations.