Jungle Bird recipe

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Tiki cocktail served over crushed ice in a tumbler.

Fantasy Long Great classics
Volume 13.5 cl
Alcohol 15.8 %
Calories / serving 212 kcal
Colour Brown, Red
Difficulty Easy
Published 09/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Created in 1978 at the bar of the Aviary Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as a welcome cocktail. It's one of the rare tiki drinks to use an Italian bitter.

Decoration

Garnish with a pineapple leaf and a fresh pineapple wedge.

Variation

Replacing the dark rum with agricultural white rum gives a more vegetal version.

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should the Jungle Bird cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: tumbler.

How strong is the Jungle Bird cocktail?

The Jungle Bird cocktail is about 15.8% alcohol.

How many calories are in the Jungle Bird cocktail?

Allow for about 212 kcal per serving.

How long does the Jungle Bird cocktail take to make?

Allow for about 4 min of preparation. Difficulty: easy.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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