Created by beverage director Jeffery Ong See Teik for the opening of the Kuala Lumpur Hilton in Malaysia, this tasty tropical drink combines the richness of dark rum, the bitterness of an Italian aperitif, and the brightness of freshly pressed pineapple juice. Unlike most tiki-style drinks, the Jungle Bird leans a little more toward the bitter side. It is the perfect combination of bitter, sweet, and sour. For the variations, I didn’t want to stray too far away from the original concept, but rather show you how versatile the drink can be just by changing the base spirit. – Three Cheers by Kaitlyn Stewart, Penguin Canada
Classic Jungle Bird
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces blackstrap rum
- ¾ ounce Campari
- 1½ ounces fresh pineapple juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce Rich Simple Syrup
- Pineapple wedge and pineapple leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker tin, combine the rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and rich simple syrup. Add cubed ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Fine-strain into a collins glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaves.
Notes
Excerpted from Three Cheers by Kaitlyn Stewart. Copyright © 2025 Kaitlyn Stewart. Photography by Jayme Lang. Photographs copyright © 2025 Jayme Lang. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
City Pigeon
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce gin
- ¾ ounce blanco tequila
- ½ ounce Campari
- 1½ ounces fresh pineapple juice see Pro Tip
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce Rosemary Syrup
- Rosemary sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker tin, combine the gin, tequila, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and rosemary syrup. Add cubed ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Fine-strain into a collins glass over fresh ice. using a kitchen torch with extreme caution, lightly flame a rosemary sprig to release the aromatic oils and use as a garnish along with a lime wheel.
Notes
Excerpted from Three Cheers by Kaitlyn Stewart. Copyright © 2025 Kaitlyn Stewart. Photography by Jayme Lang. Photographs copyright © 2025 Jayme Lang. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
Free Bird
Servings 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces spirit-free gin
- 1½ ounces fresh pineapple juice see Pro Tip
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce Rich Simple Syrup
- 1½ ounces Stappi Red Bitter soda Orange coin for garnish
Instructions
- 1½ ounces spirit-free gin
- 1½ ounces fresh pineapple juice (see Pro Tip)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce Rich Simple Syrup
- 1½ ounces Stappi Red Bitter soda Orange coin, for garnish
- Tip: Use an electric juicer to make freshly squeezed pineapple juice for a nice frothy finish to this drink.
Notes
Excerpted from Three Cheers by Kaitlyn Stewart. Copyright © 2025 Kaitlyn Stewart. Photography by Jayme Lang. Photographs copyright © 2025 Jayme Lang. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
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