Bird on a Wire
by Robby Haynes
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 8-10 seconds. Double strain and serve.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
A whiskey sour variation with autumnal leanings, the Bird on a Wire balances bourbon's oak and vanilla against ripe pear sweetness and warm cinnamon spice. The lemon juice provides necessary acidity to cut through the richness, while aromatic bitters add subtle complexity to the finish. It drinks like a crisp fall evening—fruity, spiced, and grounded by the bourbon's familiar warmth.
Flavor Profile
100%
Bitter
67%
Spiced
49%
Fruity
21%
Sour
0%
Sweet
0%
Herbal
0%
Woody & Earthy
Flavor Notes
Cinnamon●●●●●
Herbal Bitter●●●●
Citrus Sour●●●
Chili Heat●●●
Citrus Peel●●●
Lemon/Lime●●●
Mouthfeel & Finish
Refreshing●●●●
Light & Crisp●●●
Oily & Thick●●●
Short & Clean●●●