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Birds, Booze, and Brilliant Cocktails. Shake Up Your Next Adventure!
Make Myna Double: Cocktails for Bird Lovers is a one-of-a-kind mixology cookbook that pairs birdwatching with fun, pun-filled drink recipes.
From cocktail recipes to mocktails, each drink is inspired by real bird species — from hummingbirds to toucans — and designed to delight both novice and seasoned mixologists. Whether you’re exploring cocktail making at home or searching for the perfect gift for the cocktail enthusiast, this playful, illustrated guide brings birds and beverages together like never before.
Written by Dr. Katie Stryjewski, a PhD ornithologist turned mixologist, the book combines science, humor, and creativity. Enjoy mixology recipes with step-by-step instructions, learn fascinating bird facts, and discover how to craft unique cocktail experiences. Ideal for entertaining & holidays, and perfect for gifts for cocktail enthusiasts, the book is as educational as it is entertaining — a must-have for bird lovers and cocktail aficionados alike.
What You’ll Find Inside:
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65 original fun cocktail recipes and mocktails inspired by real birds
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Expert mixology tips and cocktails illustrated with charming field-guide drawings
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Guidance on tools, glassware, layering, and presentation
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Bird behavior, biology, and quirky ornithological insights
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Inspiration for parties, gatherings, or thoughtful cocktail gifts
Raise a glass to nature, creativity, and flavor — Make Myna Double is the ultimate guide for anyone who loves birds, cocktails, and memorable entertaining. If you liked Tequila Mockingbird, Modern Classic Cocktails, or Mocktales, you’ll love Make Myna Double.
“Katie brings a fresh, thoughtful energy to cocktails. This book feels just like her: creative, approachable, and full of great ideas.”
—Natalie Migliarini, author of Beautiful Booze: Stylish Cocktails to Make at Home
“Stryjewski has created a truly delightful combination of ornithology and cocktails. Her storytelling brings bird-related natural history to life with each familiar yet creative recipe. As an ornithologist, I’m impressed with the level of detail she has managed to convey in such an accessible way. Everyone from experienced birdwatchers to cocktail enthusiasts is sure to find something to learn and enjoy.”
—Allison Shultz, associate curator of ornithology at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
“What a fun read! I love the birds-as-cocktails conceit, the connections the author finds between them, and the ever-present wordplay—which goes well beyond the book’s title to drinks like the Sidecardinal and the Compulsive Lyrebird. The cocktail recipes are original, interesting, and well within reach for readers to mix at home. You will learn a lot of great bird facts, but Make Myna Double is such a breezy book you may not even realize how much it’s teaching you. A clever, cheeky contribution to ornithologist-mixologist relations—and undoubtedly a great gift for bird lovers and cocktail lovers alike!”
—Brian D. Hoefling, author of Dryads: Spirits of the Trees and The Cocktail Seminars
“Katie’s new cocktail book is as delightful as it is clever. Effortlessly weaving the study of birds, geography, and history, Katie devises the perfect cocktail with a twist. Easy-to-prepare recipes, with spirits and mixer alternatives, add another layer to this humorous, unique, playful, and beautifully illustrated scientific cocktail adventure.”
—Diane Lapis, author of Cocktails Across America
Introduction
- Author’s Note
- Notes on Organization, Nomenclature, and References
- Field Guide to Tools, Glassware, and Ingredients
- Techniques
- Native Species
Recipes
- Gin
- Rum
- Tequila
- Vodka
- Whiskey
- Other Base Spirits
- Mocktails
References
Cocktail Life List
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index