Dark Rum Jungle Bird Cocktail with Pineapple and Campari
A bold tiki cocktail balancing tropical pineapple sweetness with a touch of bitterness from Campari and the depth of dark rum. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, Campari, fresh pineapple juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 0.75 oz Campari
- 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece pineapple wedge
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz Campari, 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and slightly frosted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 pineapple wedge and 1 fresh mint sprig to enhance aroma and presentation.
