Lorikeet
Flavor Profile: Spiced, tropical, whiskey-forward, bright
Lorikeet is a modern, whiskey-forward riff on the Jungle Bird, created by Shannon Mustipher and featured in her book TIKI. It’s a tropical-meets-Southern hybrid that replaces rum with rye and swaps out Campari for banana liqueur — a nod to both the Jungle Bird and Mint Julep traditions.
The result is bold and flavorful: pineapple and lemon bring brightness, while cinnamon and bitters add depth and spice. The banana liqueur rounds it all out with a hint of lush tropical sweetness.
Lorikeet
A modern Jungle Bird riff from Shannon Mustipher that channels the spirit of a Mint Julep with a tropical twist. Rye, banana, and pineapple come together in a rich, herbaceous bird of paradise.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Banana Liqueur
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz Cinnamon Syrup
- 6 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a Collins glass.
- Top with crushed ice.
- Garnish with pineapple fronds and (optionally) a Jungle Bird pin.
Notes
This tropical sipper replaces rum and Campari with rye and banana liqueur — a clever, deeply flavorful twist on the original.
Originally published in Shannon Mustipher’s “TIKI.”
For more creative Jungle Bird riffs, check out our full roundup or try the Famous Bird or Getaway Car next.
