Jungle Bird🦜🍹

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Easy Jungle Bird Cocktail Recipe

The Jungle Bird is a tropical tiki cocktail that perfectly balances sweet, bitter, and tart flavors. Made with Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum, Campari, pineapple juice, and lime juice, this refreshing cocktail has become one of our favorite summer drinks. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 (easily multiplied)

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum
  • ½ oz Campari
  • 1½ oz pineapple juice
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Optional Garnish

  • Pineapple wedge
  • Lime wheel
  • Fresh pineapple leaves

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
  2. Add the rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15–30 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice.
  5. Strain the cocktail over the ice.
  6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, lime wheel, or fresh pineapple leaves if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

  • Bottled lime juice or fresh are both great in it, same with pineapple juice.
  • Shake for about 20 seconds to slightly dilute the cocktail and create a little foam.
  • Sometimes I do 3/4 oz Campari if I want it a little more bitter, it's great both ways.

Variations

Darker Rum: Substitute a dark Jamaican rum for a richer, deeper flavor. We've tried a few different rums but keep going back to Appleton Estates. DO NOT TRY CRUZAN BLACK STRAP RUM with this cocktail(or probably any cocktail) unless you really love the taste of molasses. It was WAY TOO overwhelming.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Jungle Bird taste like?

The Jungle Bird is tropical and refreshing with sweet pineapple, bright lime, and a pleasant bitterness from Campari. It's one of the most balanced tiki cocktails you'll find.

Can I make a pitcher for a party?

Absolutely. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings and shake in batches or stir everything together in a pitcher just before serving.

Can I use a different rum?

Yes. Appleton Estate Signature Blend is my favorite because it adds a subtle Jamaican funk, but other quality aged rums could work well.

Storage

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh. If you're making a batch ahead of time, mix everything except the ice and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Shake with ice just before serving.

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