Rex 1516 Launches Bird-Inspired Cocktails to Benefit Campaign Zero!
Rex 1516 Launches Bird-Inspired Cocktails to Benefit Campaign Zero!
Rex 1516, Philadelphia’s home for elevated Southern cuisine, has teamed up with Heather Rodkey— Director of Operations for the restaurant’s parent company, Sojourn Philly — and local artist and bird enthusiast (@theirdamnbirds). The collaboration’s aim is to focus attention toward the black bird-watching community by launching a menu of avian-inspired libations on Thursday, June 11 at 4pm. The politically-inspired cocktails will be offered for two weeks – while supplies last – with $5 being donated to Campaign Zero with the sale of each drink.
Imbibers can look forward to six unique, delicious bird-themed cocktails created by Rex 1516’s Beverage Manager, Alex Tack. Options include the Deep South ($10) with rooibos-infused vodka, lemon juice, salted honey syrup; Burrowing Owl Boulevardier ($14) with bourbon, sweet vermouth, ancho chile-infused gentian aperitif; and Gin Mot Mot ($12) with gin, aquavit, sage, lemon juice, and black pepper tincture. Each cocktail bottle will feature a printing of an original drawing courtesy of @theirdamnbirds.
“Black Birders Week formed following a Central Park bird watching incident and aims to augment the voices of black bird enthusiasts,” said Rodkey. “In an effort to continue brining attention to the #birdingwhileblack hashtag, we are offering a selection of fun cocktails while raising money for Campaign Zero.”
The bird-inspired mixtures will be available for curbside pick-up at Rex 1516 on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4-8 pm as well as Sunday from 11 am – 3 pm. Rex 1516 will also offer their signature Southern-inspired fare, including fried chicken, shrimp and grits, their award-winning hamburgers, and more.
“The drink list was created pre-quarantine in anticipation of spring,” said Tack. “It was a lot of fun to suddenly have this great artwork and concept to fit them. We are a diversely staffed restaurant, and we all have a great deal of respect and admiration for each other. The cause behind them was a perfect fit, es
