Jungle Bird
A tropical rum cocktail combining pineapple and lime with the distinctive bitterness of Campari.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Blackstrap Rum
45 ml
Campari
22.5 ml
Pineapple Juice
45 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Demerara Sugar Syrup
15 ml
Garnish
Pineapple Wedge
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the Blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and Demerara sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake well and strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
- 3
Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
About the Jungle Bird
The Jungle Bird is a tropical cocktail created in Kuala Lumpur in the late 1970s. It stands apart from many classic tropical drinks through the addition of Campari, whose bitterness contrasts with pineapple, lime and rum. This combination gives the cocktail a distinctive balance of tropical fruit, citrus, sweetness and bitterness and has helped make it a modern bar classic.
What does a Jungle Bird taste like?
The Jungle Bird is tropical and fruity at first, with pineapple and rich Blackstrap rum leading the flavor. Fresh lime provides acidity while Campari introduces a pronounced bittersweet orange and herbal character. Demerara syrup adds a deeper, caramel-like sweetness that complements the dark rum. The result is refreshing, bittersweet and complex rather than simply sweet.
Tips for making a Jungle Bird
Use a flavorful Blackstrap rum to give the cocktail its characteristic rich rum profile. Fresh pineapple and lime juice make a noticeable difference. Shake vigorously to integrate the fruit juice and properly chill and dilute the drink. The Campari should remain clearly noticeable without overwhelming the rum and pineapple.
