Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSurf House Island CantinaJungle Bird Recipe

Jungle Bird Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Pusser's 'Gunpowder' rum, Campari, homemade simple syrup, citrus twist, freshly juiced pineapple, lime

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Ingredients

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Spirits

Simple Syrup

Method

Simple Syrup Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Simple Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool. Store in a bottle in the refrigerator.

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 2

    Mix the Jungle Bird Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Pusser's 'Gunpowder' Rum, 0.75 oz of Campari, 2 oz of freshly juiced pineapple, 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of the homemade simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  2. 3

    Strain and Garnish

    Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice. Garnish with a citrus twist (lime or orange peel) on the rim of the glass.

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