Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChurch and Union CharlestonBirds Of Paradise Recipe

Birds Of Paradise Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

dark rum blend, Campari, pineapple, lime, cinnamon

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Cinnamon Syrup (makes ~6 oz)

Method

Cinnamon Syrup

  1. 1

    Make cinnamon syrup

    Combine water, granulated sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse. Remove from heat and let steep for 15–20 minutes. Strain out the cinnamon sticks, cool to room temperature, and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Yields roughly 6 oz.

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 2

    Chill glass

    If desired, place a double old-fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 3

    Combine ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz Campari, 2 oz pineapple juice, 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 0.5 oz cooled cinnamon syrup.

  3. 4

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with ice (enough to come 2/3 up the tin). Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.

  4. 5

    Prepare glass

    Discard ice water from the chilled glass if used. Add one large ice cube or fill the glass with fresh ice cubes (about 1 cup).

  5. 6

    Strain

    Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over the large ice cube or ice.

  6. 7

    Garnish and finish

    Garnish with a pineapple leaf or small wedge and a lime wheel. Lightly dust the top of the drink with a pinch (about 1/8–1/4 tsp) of ground cinnamon for aroma and visual warmth. Serve immediately.

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