Jungle Bird
A tiki classic balancing dark rum and bittersweet Campari against pineapple and lime; the fixed spirit-liqueur-juice ratio holds up superbly in large-batch tropical service.
Ingredients
| Dark rum (blackstrap or aged) | 1.5 oz |
| Campari | 0.75 oz |
| Pineapple juice | 1.5 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 0.5 oz |
| Simple syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 4.75 oz |
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and leaves
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the dark rum, campari, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with pineapple wedge and leaves.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rum (blackstrap or aged) | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Campari | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Pineapple juice | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Jungle Bird FAQ
What's in a Jungle Bird?
A classic Jungle Bird is made with dark rum (blackstrap or aged), campari, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup. It's shaken and served in a rocks glass.
What is the ABV of a Jungle Bird?
A classic Jungle Bird is approximately 16.4% ABV — about 1.30 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Jungle Bird?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Jungle Birds for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.