The Jungle Booby
This riff on the classic Jungle Bird tiki cocktail, calls for tequila and mezcal in place of rum, and it works extremely well. The smokiness of the mezcal is balanced out by the bitterness of the Campari and the sweetness of the fruit. Brian Miller from the Polynesian in NYC is to thank for introducing us to this one!
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger / Measuring Cup
- 1 Dasher Bitters Bottle optional
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blanco Tequila
- 15 ml Mezcal
- 15 ml Campari
- 15 ml Orgeat
- 15 ml Fresh lime Juice
- 15 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 30 ml Pineapple Juice
- 4 dashes Absinthe
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into your shaker togeter with cracked ice.
- Shake vigorously until your cocktail shaker becomes icy on the outside.
- Pour into a glass and top with crushed / pebble ice.
- Garnish with pineapple fronds, and pineapple wedges.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Brian Miller, The Polynesian, New York City
Orgeat Syrup
Orgeat is a sweet almond syrup that’s an essential ingredient in the original Mai Tai and many other Tiki cocktails. You can make this yourself, or you can buy it ready-made. Not all Orgeat is created equal, however. If you want a true authentic Tiki flavour then your Orgeat should only include Almonds, Sugar, water, orange flower water, and brandy.
See our Orgeat Syrup
Awesome will have to give this one a try, Jungle Bird is one of my favourites!