| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.0% | SHAKE | ROCKS | 140ml |
What is Jungle Bird?
The Jungle Bird is a unique tiki cocktail made with dark rum, Campari, and pineapple juice, with an ABV of approximately 13%.
Adding Campari's bitterness to typical tiki sweetness creates a sweet yet complex flavor profile.
Born in Malaysia in 1978, this hidden gem has been rediscovered alongside the recent classic cocktail revival.
Jungle Bird ABV
The Jungle Bird has an ABV of approximately 13%, placing it in the medium range for cocktails.
Dark rum (40%) at 45ml and Campari (25%) at 22ml combined with pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup, plus dilution from shaking, creates roughly 13% alcohol content.
It's slightly lower than a Piña Colada (15%) and lighter than a Mai Tai (17%). Pineapple's sweetness masks the alcohol, while Campari's bitterness provides balance.
Jungle Bird Ingredients
- 45ml - Dark Rum
- 22ml - Campari
- 45ml - Pineapple juice
- 15ml - Lime juice
- 15ml - Simple Syrup
Jungle Bird Recipe
- Add 45ml dark rum, 22ml Campari, 45ml pineapple juice, 15ml lime juice, and 15ml simple syrup to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or leaf and serve.
Using Jamaican dark rum gives a richer flavor. Fresh pineapple juice is recommended.
Jungle Bird Taste
The Jungle Bird opens with pineapple's tropical sweetness filling the palate.
This is followed by Campari's signature bitterness rising, while dark rum's deep character and lime's brightness create harmony.
Overall sweet yet bitter, tropical yet complex. Highly recommended for those who find typical tiki cocktails too sweet, or those who enjoy Campari's bitter notes.
Jungle Bird History
The Jungle Bird was born in 1978 at the "Aviary Bar" in Kuala Lumpur Hilton, Malaysia. Named after the tropical birds in the bar's atmosphere.
A unique combination adding Italian aperitivo Campari to a tiki cocktail, it was a groundbreaking recipe for its time.
Long forgotten, it was rediscovered during the 2000s classic cocktail revival boom. Now called the "forgotten tiki classic," it has established itself as a beloved cocktail in bars worldwide.
