Jungle Bird

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.

   • Dark Rum45 ml
   • Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml
   • Pineapple Juice45 ml
   • Lime Juice15 ml
   • Simple Syrup15 ml
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.

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

Why is a bitter aperitif in a tropical rum recipe?

Red bitter aperitif is part of this specification alongside dark rum, pineapple, lime and syrup. Do not omit it and still expect this same build; it is not an optional garnish.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.