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Shaken · one serving

Jungle Bird

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by dark rum, with red bitter aperitif and pineapple juice.

Short answer

Jungle Bird is a shaken cocktail made with dark rum, red bitter aperitif, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by dark rum, with red bitter aperitif and pineapple juice. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Jungle Bird ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Jungle Bird ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dark Rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Red Bitter Aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Pineapple Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Pineapple leaf

Method

How to make Jungle Bird

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare pineapple leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml dark rum, 22.5 ml red bitter aperitif, 45 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml simple syrup into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Add pineapple leaf neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Jungle Bird taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Jungle Bird questions

What is in a Jungle Bird?

Kokto’s build uses dark rum, red bitter aperitif, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.

How long does a Jungle Bird take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Jungle Bird prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Jungle Bird alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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