The Poet William Zabka

Name: The Poet William Zabka
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Sipsmith Gin; 0.75 oz Aperol; 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice; 1 oz Pineapple Juice; 0.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: March 4, 2023

Refreshing

Seasonal

The name of this drink is weird, and how I got to it is definitely dumb. It is—or at least started as—a Jungle Bird riff, and I didn’t know what to call it. I grabbed my crane glass and thought I’d call it the Crane Kick. Immediately realized that’s a Death & Co. drink, so that was out. My partner and I have been rewatching How I Met Your Mother, and we’re nearing the end. Last night we watched the episode where Billy Zabka is recognized for his poetry, so despite the fact that it’s not even hi...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Sipsmith Gin

0.75 oz
Aperol

1 oz
Fresh Grapefruit Juice

1 oz
Pineapple Juice

0.5 oz
Cinnamon Syrup

0.5 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

Garnish

grapefruit twist, lime wedge, pineapple fronds

Build

Blend

Glass

Estimated strength

About 10% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Combine all ingredients in a drink mixer tin with 1 1/2 cups roughly crushed ice. Flash blend, then open pour into a highball glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist, lime wedge and pineapple fronds.

Editor's Note

Gin and Aperol replace the traditional rum-Campari duo, creating a lighter, botanical-forward riff on the Jungle Bird. Cinnamon syrup adds a warm, aromatic finish to the tropical citrus base.

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Stacy (Crafted Pour)

6 March 2023

Loving the switch to the Aperol on this. Totally could see how the Campari wouldn't add a much needed layer with these flavors. Need to try this fir sure.