Jungle Bird
Although its inventor, who was working in a bar in Kuala Lumpur in the early seventies, chose to create this tiki classic with Campari, I prefer Cocchi Rosa Americano, an aperitif composed of a blend of wines punched up with various fruits, herbs, and spices, including cinchona bark, whose quinine provides Cocchi's bark, so to speak. The nutmeg and a pinch of salt round out the flavors and keep the bitter and sweet from killing each other. This recipe first appeared in EveryDayCook.Photo by Lynne Calamia
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces rum
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 fluid ounce Cocchi Rose Americano
- 1/2 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 fluid ounce simple syrup
- 2-inch cube of ice
- Pineapple wedge or skewer, for serving
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
Combine the ice cubes, rum, pineapple juice, Cocchi, lime juice, and simple syrup in the bottom of a Boston-style shaker. Cover and shake until chilled and frothy, 15 to 30 seconds.
Strain the rum mixture into an old-fashioned glass over the 2-inch cube of ice. Garnish with pineapple, nutmeg, and salt, Serve immediately.