Welcome to the Flock: Jungle Bird Cocktails That Soar
From Kuala Lumpur to cocktail menus worldwide, the Jungle Bird turns 50. Here are 14 original riffs to keep the flock flying.
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Jungle Bird | Originals | Recipes | Rum | Tiki Cocktails | Winter Cocktails
Nightjar
Flavor Profile: Tropical, bitter, earthy, contemplative Nightjar is a moody take on the Jungle Bird, made for slow sipping under dim lights. Built around the earthy bitterness of Cynar, this riff trades the bright bite of Campari for something deeper and more herbal — without losing the tropical vibes. Pineapple juice and pineapple gum syrup…
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One for the Birds
Flavor Profile: Tropical, herbaceous, bitter, overproof funk One for the Birds is a Jungle Bird riff from Barlow Gilmore, swapping in clear amaro for Campari and tweaking the rum combo for extra brightness. I used an amaro from Waterpocket Distillery — light, herbal, and just bitter enough. The result is vibrant, funky, and wonderfully yellow…
