March 25, 2025 - There are several origin stories behind the calling of a mixed drink a cocktail and several of the stories are birdy in nature. One theory is that, "cocktails were originally a morning beverage, and the cocktail was the name given as metaphor for the rooster (cocktail) heralding morning light of day, (Haigh, T (2009) Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails.

September 9, 2024 - These three cocktails—the American Redstart, the Purple Finch, and the Roseate Spoonbill—all represent bird species that, according to Audubon research, are climate-threatened.

There were many drinks that didn't make the cut including the Prairie Hen, Fluffy Duck, Woodpecker (2 oz of vodka with an obscene 15 dashes of Peychauds over ice??), Spotted Parrot, Eagle, Eagle's Dream, Blackhawk, and the Bird.

1 week ago - From the West Coast’s largest estuary in San Francisco Bay to the shores of Mission Bay, and from the wetlands of the Central Valley to the Salton Sea, Audubon California has worked for decades to protect birds, people, and the places they share.

With its striking coloring, it is no surprise that the cardinal has a number of cocktails named after it. The least obscure and most appetizing version I found is made by combing 1-1/2 oz rum, 1/2 oz maraschino cherry liqueur, 1 teaspoon triple sec, and 1 teaspoon grenadine in a cocktail shaker over ice, and straining into a cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel. Happy bird watching - and drinking!

October 6, 2023 - We’re delighted that you’ll be attending the upcoming LOA LIVE program On Extended Wings: American Writers and American Birds. To enhance the summery atmosphere of the evening, we offer recipes for a variety of bird-themed cocktails below. Mix one and join us to raise a glass to the beauty and mystery of birds captured in […]

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October 12, 2023 - Among the many mysteries of the back bar is the abundance of spirits named after birds — particularly in the whiskey category. From Ireland to Scotland to Kentucky, labels like Redbreast, Famous Grouse, and, of course, Wild Turkey have been, ...

November 18, 2025 - December 10, 2025 — A decade in, BirdReturns is scaling habitat across California’s working lands to meet a critical moment for hundreds of thousands of birds.

April 22, 2025 - Mix with a cocktail spoon. Garnish with a piece of black licorice and you have a Goldfinch. Ingredients: Muddled blood oranges (2 slices) Crystallized ginger (2-3 wedges) Bourbon (1.5 oz) Club soda or seltzer (to taste) Ginger slices · About the bird: The Red Crossbill is a climate-threatened species that can be found in mature coniferous forests throughout North America. The odd, cross-tipped beaks for which they are named help them get into tightly closed cones.

October 8, 2025 - These cocktails become a celebration ... bird-inspired cocktails to consider, each one offering a unique taste adventure. The pipoca bird, also known as the popcorn bird due to its cheerful chirps, inspires a punch that is as lively and effervescent ...

Oct. 4 marks World Animal Day, and to pay tribute to all creatures furry, feathered, scaly and shelled, here’s a list of great-tasting alcohols that borrow their names from the wild.

April 28, 2020 - There is plenty of vision, originality, and talent in the world of cocktails and mixed drinks. From recipe ingredients, to drink presentation, and yes—even to d…

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