Snowbird
A smoky and fruity mezcal cocktail ∙ Blend ∙ 4 min ∙ 9.9% ABV ∙
The Snowbird is a blended mezcal cocktail made with pineapple and orange juice, cream of coconut, and a touch of triple sec.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Blend all ingredients with ice: Mezcal 45 mlPineapple juice 50 mlCream of coconut 20 mlOrange juice 20 mlTriple sec 5 ml
- Pour into the chilled glass
- Garnish with grated nutmeg
Tips
- Blend just until smooth, then pour straight into the chilled Collins glass without straining and grate the nutmeg over the top.
History
The Snowbird is a mezcal-based reworking of the Painkiller, created by Danielle Crouch and Allan Katz, proprietors of the reggae-themed bar Jammyland in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the recipe dated to 2023. The pair built the drink by swapping mezcal for the rum in the Painkiller's tropical, coconut-and-pineapple base, adding an earthy, smoky edge to its sweet, fruity profile. Katz has described the drink's coconut and mezcal notes as evocative of the winter holidays, in keeping with its wintry name despite its tropical roots.
The Painkiller itself, on which the Snowbird is based, is a rum, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut drink whose own origin is credited to the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands.
FAQ
What is a Snowbird drink?
A blended mezcal cocktail with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, and a little triple sec, topped with grated nutmeg. It reworks the Painkiller, with mezcal's smoke in place of the rum.
Why is it called a Snowbird?
The name matches how co-creator Allan Katz describes the drink: its coconut and mezcal notes evoke the winter holidays, even though its roots are tropical.
