The Story Behind The Jungle Bird
This classic tiki cocktail reportedly first spread its wings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, circa 1978. Today, bartenders at KL's RuMa Hotel and Residences serve a bright and balanced version in a glamorous decorative bird cage.
For at-home tiki enthusiasts with a more modest presentation budget, however, a rocks glass with a festive pineapple wedge garnish will certainly do the trick. As a cocktail this delicious, it may come as no surprise that the Jungle Bird ranks among the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. To see the other 49, dive into the full list.
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Shannon Mustipher’s The Bombo Recipe:
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The Long Island Iced Tea:
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Tiramisu Tini:
This holiday season, press pause on to the Espresso Martini and give the Tiramisu Tini a try. Check out the recipe here!
The Barrilito Old Fashioned:
Upgrade your Old Fashioned with Ron del Barrilito Three Stars Rum. This cocktail has smoky notes of almonds, vanilla, raisins, and bananas.
The Rum Hot Toddy Recipe:
This Hot Toddy variation subs out whiskey for quality aged rum. Flavorful and not too sweet, it perfectly fits the cold-weather drink. Get the recipe here!
