Jungle Bird Tiki Cocktail with Bitter Pineapple
A bold tiki cocktail that balances dark rum with bitter Campari and sweet pineapple, delivering a complex tropical flavor with a vibrant red hue. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, Campari, fresh lime 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 200 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
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 wedge, for garnish pineapple wedge
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz Campari, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with 1 wedge of pineapple on the rim for a tropical presentation.
- Step 5: Serve immediately, enjoying the balance of bitterness, sweetness, and citrus brightness.
