I make a version of this with a less pineapple and a bit of either peach puree or peach nectar. If you use the peach puree no simple syrup is needed as its already so sweet. Another great substitution is using velvet falarnium rather than the simple syrup. The peach plays so well with the campari, its amazing.
Great video, and the ending is hilarious! I need to revisit the Jungle Bird now that my palate has come around to Campari. What a great excuse to try one again! Cheers
Thanks, Sean. I’m thinking it should be played around with Aperol as well. Little more approachable and so popular now that lot of people already have it. Plus, it’s not used in any Total Tiki recipes so it’s kind of something new.
Jungle Bird single-handedly got me into tiki and is probably my favorite drink in general. My take on it is something like -2oz rum -2oz pineapple juice -0.5oz of each campari, lime/lemon juice and demerara syrup
Loving your channel! The Jungle Bird is one of the best tiki drinks out there. My preferred specs are: 1oz Coruba 1/2oz Smith and Cross 1/2 oz Demerara 1/2 oz lime juice 1 1/2 oz pineapple 3/4 oz Campari
Jungle Bird is such a great bridge to enjoying Campari. I've always gone with the recipe on the back of Hamilton Pot Still Black, and I think that low age funky Worthy Park distillate is great paired with the pineapple and Campari. Dr. Bird is also low age Worthy Park juice, going to have to try with the Pineapple variant.
That’s what was kind of interesting in making this video. I thought the Beachbum’s recipe was a misprint when I read 3 oz pineapple juice. I guess I had just never had the original and whenever I did make or order one it was some modified version.
I love the Jungle Bird cocktail! I have been able to introduce a few people to Campari by making a Jungle Bird and they have come to love Campari and delicious Tiki drinks! I will definitely try this new version of the Jungle Bird! Fabulous video! Thanks so much! Cheers! 🙂
Cool Toy Story strainer holder - I think Doctor Bird is bottled and barrelled in Detroit of all places - can't find it anywhere in Florida though - great video as always - a cool riff on the Jungle Bird is the Jungle Booby with tequila and mezcal
As someone who loves the idea of the Jungle Bird (there's some brilliance in rum, Campari, and pineapple as both an easy approach to Tiki and Campari), I agree that the OG recipe is lackluster and have yet to try my "ideal" variation. These specs are gonna be my next attempt.
I think people shake and hold how it’s most comfortable. One prob shaking next to your head is noise. If I worked behind a bar I’d adopt a diff method otherwise you’d risk losing your hearing.
Finally made your spec(s); you indicated 1/4 oz Campari and also 1/2 oz. Neither is enough to read as a Jungle Bird FOR ME. I really like the Smuggler’s Cove version. YMMV of course and I appreciate the variations always. Cheers!! And I always use Jamaican rum and appreciate that you did too!
Cool to see yet another cocktail-oriented chanel pop up, especially when the video quality is this nice and crisp. Personally, I don't think funky Jamaican rum fits that well in this context. Have you tried making it with black rum instead of just 'dark rum'? It's amazing with coruba for example. Also you could try lime-acid adjusted pineapple juice, and ditch the lime juice. (btw i think you wrote the wrong amount of Campari in the description specs)
I have not tried it with Coruba. That's one of the bottles that I have not seen on the shelves anywhere near me for many months, even the places I have shipped to me haven't had it. I do tend to agree with what you said in funky Jamaican, but I also enjoy even just putting a 1/4 oz into drinks just to slightly modify it. And thanks for catching that error.
@@makeanddrink Jamaican funk can definitely be very nice. The Hamilton Jamaican Black Pot Still rum you have on the bar display would also work pretty well : ) I think the reason that the original Jungle Bird could afford to have so much pineapple juice, was because the black rum and campari were both such strong flavours. Smuggler's Cove also calls for black rum.
@@JamesRyhl that Hamilton is actually the Blonde, but from what I’ve heard from Ed in an interview it’s actually exactly the same but he adds a Carmel color to the dark. I obviously love the smugglers Cove book but specifically did not remember, or look up, the Jungle Bird as I didn’t want it to steer me away from the original.
@@makeanddrink My mistake. Yea, the colour of rum can be very deceiving. HTD's Jungle Bird recipe is quite good, where he uses that rum, but it's def more of a funky vibe. Modern versions I've come across usually go with some actual black rum like Coruba/Gosling's. There's a million ways to go about it
For me, dark rum makes this drink. I first tried it with a white rum and didn't really care for the flavor. I recently bought Hamilton 86 and tried the Jungle Bird again and now I'm a fan.
All of the music is stock/royalty free music from Epidemic Sound or Artlist and I don’t think they show up on streaming services like Apple or Spotify.
Sounds good. My recipe is
1 Appleton Estate 12
1 Pusser's Gunpowder Proof
2 Pineapple Juice
.5 Campari
.5 Lime Juice
.5 Demerara or Turbinado Syrup
I make a version of this with a less pineapple and a bit of either peach puree or peach nectar. If you use the peach puree no simple syrup is needed as its already so sweet. Another great substitution is using velvet falarnium rather than the simple syrup. The peach plays so well with the campari, its amazing.
Great video, and the ending is hilarious! I need to revisit the Jungle Bird now that my palate has come around to Campari. What a great excuse to try one again! Cheers
Thanks, Sean. I’m thinking it should be played around with Aperol as well. Little more approachable and so popular now that lot of people already have it. Plus, it’s not used in any Total Tiki recipes so it’s kind of something new.
Jungle Bird single-handedly got me into tiki and is probably my favorite drink in general. My take on it is something like
-2oz rum
-2oz pineapple juice
-0.5oz of each campari, lime/lemon juice and demerara syrup
Loving your channel!
The Jungle Bird is one of the best tiki drinks out there.
My preferred specs are:
1oz Coruba
1/2oz Smith and Cross
1/2 oz Demerara
1/2 oz lime juice
1 1/2 oz pineapple
3/4 oz Campari
Thank you!
Came across another Tiki Campari drink just this evening that I’ll share soon.
+1
Those specs are magic
Jungle Bird is such a great bridge to enjoying Campari. I've always gone with the recipe on the back of Hamilton Pot Still Black, and I think that low age funky Worthy Park distillate is great paired with the pineapple and Campari. Dr. Bird is also low age Worthy Park juice, going to have to try with the Pineapple variant.
It's a great drink and I've always cut back pineapple to 2oz, and raised pot still Jamaican rum to 2oz. Great video!
That’s what was kind of interesting in making this video. I thought the Beachbum’s recipe was a misprint when I read 3 oz pineapple juice. I guess I had just never had the original and whenever I did make or order one it was some modified version.
@@makeanddrink I’ve seen recipes call for even 4 oz of pineapple juice!
An intelligent, low-key presentation. Bravo.
I love the Jungle Bird cocktail! I have been able to introduce a few people to Campari by making a Jungle Bird and they have come to love Campari and delicious Tiki drinks! I will definitely try this new version of the Jungle Bird! Fabulous video! Thanks so much! Cheers! 🙂
Cool Toy Story strainer holder - I think Doctor Bird is bottled and barrelled in Detroit of all places - can't find it anywhere in Florida though - great video as always - a cool riff on the Jungle Bird is the Jungle Booby with tequila and mezcal
Great information and looks like a really tasty drink
Was disappointed by Jungle Bird a while ago but I'm using your recipe from now on and loving it, thanks!
I love your work man!! 😎
I appreciate that!
Sounds like i gotta try the 2nd version ❤
Smuggler’s Cove specs are a must try. So good.
As someone who loves the idea of the Jungle Bird (there's some brilliance in rum, Campari, and pineapple as both an easy approach to Tiki and Campari), I agree that the OG recipe is lackluster and have yet to try my "ideal" variation. These specs are gonna be my next attempt.
I’ve been looking for something new. I think this is it
Nice cocktail. I always wonder why some shake towards their face rather than over their shoulder. Thanks for the video!
I think people shake and hold how it’s most comfortable. One prob shaking next to your head is noise. If I worked behind a bar I’d adopt a diff method otherwise you’d risk losing your hearing.
Finally made your spec(s); you indicated 1/4 oz Campari and also 1/2 oz. Neither is enough to read as a Jungle Bird FOR ME. I really like the Smuggler’s Cove version. YMMV of course and I appreciate the variations always. Cheers!!
And I always use Jamaican rum and appreciate that you did too!
Your recipe slaps.
Hamilton makes a great pineapple rum too
Amazing work once again Derek
Cool to see yet another cocktail-oriented chanel pop up, especially when the video quality is this nice and crisp. Personally, I don't think funky Jamaican rum fits that well in this context. Have you tried making it with black rum instead of just 'dark rum'? It's amazing with coruba for example. Also you could try lime-acid adjusted pineapple juice, and ditch the lime juice. (btw i think you wrote the wrong amount of Campari in the description specs)
I have not tried it with Coruba. That's one of the bottles that I have not seen on the shelves anywhere near me for many months, even the places I have shipped to me haven't had it. I do tend to agree with what you said in funky Jamaican, but I also enjoy even just putting a 1/4 oz into drinks just to slightly modify it. And thanks for catching that error.
@@makeanddrink Jamaican funk can definitely be very nice. The Hamilton Jamaican Black Pot Still rum you have on the bar display would also work pretty well : ) I think the reason that the original Jungle Bird could afford to have so much pineapple juice, was because the black rum and campari were both such strong flavours. Smuggler's Cove also calls for black rum.
@@JamesRyhl that Hamilton is actually the Blonde, but from what I’ve heard from Ed in an interview it’s actually exactly the same but he adds a Carmel color to the dark. I obviously love the smugglers Cove book but specifically did not remember, or look up, the Jungle Bird as I didn’t want it to steer me away from the original.
@@makeanddrink My mistake. Yea, the colour of rum can be very deceiving. HTD's Jungle Bird recipe is quite good, where he uses that rum, but it's def more of a funky vibe. Modern versions I've come across usually go with some actual black rum like Coruba/Gosling's. There's a million ways to go about it
For me, dark rum makes this drink. I first tried it with a white rum and didn't really care for the flavor. I recently bought Hamilton 86 and tried the Jungle Bird again and now I'm a fan.
Best ending. 💯
Campari is too bitter for me but with the right substitution I really enjoy this one.
It would be cool if you added soundtrack credits to your videos for reference. The tunes are great but I can’t find them. :)
All of the music is stock/royalty free music from Epidemic Sound or Artlist and I don’t think they show up on streaming services like Apple or Spotify.
@@makeanddrink thanks :) Great videos BTW
I can't stand Campari, but a Jungle Bird is one of the few cocktails that I will tolerate it in. I'll have to try it out with your specs.
Maybe try it with Aperol instead for something a little less bitter and a little more sweet.
@@makeanddrink before I ever bought a bottle of Campari I made it with Aperol and it's quite nice. I definitely prefer it.
Quarter or half an ounce of Campari? VO says a quarter, recipe card says a half.
Where did you source Doctor Bird Pineapple? Can’t get it in San Francisco area!
Had to have it shipped from Mission Wine & Spirts from LA.
Double rocks size or standard rocks for this?
Double
I’ll bet Smith and Cross would work well instead of the Doctor Bird if you can’t find it
Wrote this before I finished the video…oops
No worries you’re 100% correct
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