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Jungle Booby

A bold Jungle Bird riff featuring tequila, mezcal, grapefruit, and absinthe. Smoky, bitter, and complex — not for the faint of heart.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Author: TJOD

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 0.5 oz Mezcal
  • 0.5 oz Campari
  • 0.5 oz Orgeat
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 4 dashes Absinthe

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  • Garnish with pineapple fronds.
  • Optional: Add a Jungle Bird pin for flair.

Notes

Created by Brian Miller at The Polynesian, this riff swaps out rum for tequila and mezcal, adding grapefruit and absinthe for an extra bitter edge. It’s a bold and smoky take on the Jungle Bird for adventurous palates.