Make Myna Double: Cocktails for Bird Lovers (Bird-Themed Cocktails, Mixology)

by Katie Stryjewski

Overview

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 cocktails 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:

• 65 original fun cocktail recipes and mocktails inspired by real birds

• Expert mixology tips and cocktails illustrated with charming field—guide drawings

• Guidance on tools, glassware, layering, and presentation

• Bird behavior, biology, and quirky ornithological insights

• 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684817979
Publisher:	Key Lime Publishing
Publication date:	10/14/2025
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Katie Stryjewski is a PhD—trained ornithologist, cocktail creator, and the voice behind the popular Instagram account @garnish_girl, where she shares inventive recipes and stunning drink photography with over 26,000 followers. After earning her doctorate in ornithology and completing postdoctoral research on bird vision at Harvard University, Katie traded fieldwork for mixology, blending her scientific expertise with her creative passion for cocktails. Her work has been published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, PNAS, and Natural History, and she has been featured in Forbes, Liquor.com, The Wall Street Journal, and more. She is also the author of Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the Garden. In Make Myna Double, Katie combines her love of birds and bartending, offering readers a uniquely witty and educational experience that celebrates both ornithology and craft cocktails. She is based in Boston, MA.

Read an Excerpt

Fulmargarita
The Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is part of a group known as the “tube—nosed” seabirds, named for their unique, tube—shaped nasal passages. And these special noses do a lot! The shape of the Northern Fulmar’s nostrils give it an excellent sense of smell, helping it locate prey at sea. It also has special nasal glands that remove salt from its body, excreting it through the nostrils as a saline solution – an important adaptation for a bird that only drinks seawater. And when threatened, the Northern Fulmar can expel a foul—smelling stomach oil through its nostrils to deter predators (ew). That said, there’s nothing foul about this marine—inspired Margarita! It’s the color of the Arctic sea, infused with wakame for a subtle hint of briny sweetness. And don’t skimp on that salted rim!

Fulmargarita
2 oz. wakame—infused tequila*
1 oz. lime juice
3⁄4 oz. blue Curaçao
1⁄4 oz. agave syrup

Run a wedge of lime along the edge of a chilled coupe glass and dip it in sea salt to coat. In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, Curaçao, and agave. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared glass.

*Wakame—infused Tequila
1 cup blanco tequila
1⁄2 tbsp. dried wakame
Combine tequila and dried wakame in a mason jar and shake gently. Let infuse overnight, then strain through a fine—mesh strainer.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Author’s Note

Note on Taxonomy, Names, and References

Abbreviations

Field Guide to Tools and Ingredients

Techniques

Native Species

• Cardinal
• Jungle Bird
• Paloma
• Stork Club
• Yellow Bird

Gin

• Bee—Eater’s Knees
• Bitter—n
• Booby Trap
• Gin & Tit
• Honeyguide
• Maharaja’s Kookaburra—Peg
• Purple Martini
• Ptarmigimlet

Rum

• Bananaquit
• Blue Hawaiian Honeycreeper
• Daiquiwi
• Doctor Bird
• Doradito Mojito
• Hot Tody
• Macawsmapolitan
• Piña Koel—ada
• Sazeracket—tail
• Toucan Play at that Game
• Vangastura Sour

Tequila

• Boom Chachalaca
• Fulmargarita
• Porn Starling Martini
• Tequila Sunbird

Vodka

• Appletini’iwi
• Bobwhite Russian
• Brambling
• Hoopoe Coupe—o
• Moscow Murre
• Vesper Sparrow

Whiskey

• Apple Eider
• Blood and Sandpiper
• Philadelphia Fish Crow Punch
• Queen’s Lark Swizzle
• Rob Royal Flycatcher
• Rusty Rail
• Sage Grouse
• Scarlet Rye—bis

Other

• Bamboo Partridge (Sherry)
• Bulbullini (Sparkling Wine)
• Hoatzinfandel (Pisco)
• Jaeger Bomb (Jaegermeister)
• Kite—parinha (Cachaça)
• LBB (Licor 43, Brandy, and Benedictine)
• Negrito Negroni (Pisco)
• Pitohui Punch – (Arrack)
• Rosélla (Rosé wine)
• Sidecardinal (Cognac)
• Suffering Bustard (split Rye/Gin)

Mocktails

• Bella Loona
• Mockingbird Mocktail
• Whydah Hell Not?

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher