Course: Drinks, Libations
Cuisine: Ethnic
Keyword: jungle bird, rum
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 344kcal
Prepare the Chipotle Simple Syrup up to a week in advance and store in the fridge.
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For the Chipotle Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2-1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder (or chipotle syrup strained from a can)
For the Jungle Bird Cocktail
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 ounces dark rum
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Campari
- 2 tablespoons chipotle simple syrup
Optional Garnish
- maraschino cherries
- pineapple wedges
- pineapple leaves
Make the Chipotle Simple Syrup (up to one week ahead)
In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water, and chipotle pepper powder.Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once the syrup comes to a boil, allow it to boil for 30 seconds. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool completely on the countertop.You can make the chipotle simple syrup a week ahead and store it in a jar in the fridge. Shake the syrup vigorously to mix the pepper in case of settling.
Prepare the Jungle Bird Cocktail
Into a large shaker, filled halfway with ice cubes, pour the pineapple juice, dark rum, lime juice, Campari, and simple syrup to taste.
Cap the shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds- 1 minute, or until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
Divide the mixed jungle bird cocktail equally among two highball glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish the cocktails with simple wedge of pineapple or your preferred garnish. Serve with a straw for sipping. Enjoy immediately after pouring over ice. Cheers! (And enjoy responsibly, please!)
Swaps and Substitutions:
Omit the chipotle pepper powder in the simple syrup if you're not a fan of heat.
Use amber or spiced rum instead of dark rum.
Instead of pineapple juice, try passion fruit or guava juice. Both have a sweet-tart quality that mimics pineapple juice.
Aperol is a swap for the Campari if you prefer a less bitter flavor.
For Pitcher Jungle Birds:
4 1/2 cups pineapple juice
2 1/4 cups dark rum
1 1/4 cups lime juice
1/2 cup Campari
1/2 cup Chipotle Simple Syrup
Combine the ingredients with a whisk in a large pitcher. Store it without ice in the fridge to keep it chilled.
Pour individual servings over ice and garnish as desired.
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg