One Ingredient SWAP, completely DIFFERENT Jungle Bird

The Jungle Bird cocktail is already one of the best tiki cocktails out there… but what happens when you change just one ingredient? In this video, I’ll show you how to make a Jungle Bird the classic way, then introduce a simple swap that completely transforms the drink. Same structure, same vibe — but a totally different flavour profile. If you’ve ever searched for a Jungle Bird recipe or wondered how to make the Jungle Bird properly, this video breaks it down step by step. You’ll see how the balance of bitter, sweet, and tropical flavours works, and how one small change can take this from a classic into something new and seriously exciting. We’re firmly in tiki cocktail territory here — bold flavours, rum-forward, and built for proper enjoyment. Whether you’re into tiki drinks or just looking for new rum cocktails at home, this is a simple upgrade that makes a big impact. I’ll also touch on rum choice and ingredients, showing how using better quality components (like proper pineapple juice and well-chosen bitters) can elevate your cocktail even further. 👉 In this video you’ll get: • The classic Jungle Bird cocktail recipe • A simple ingredient swap that changes everything • How to make a Jungle Bird step by step • Easy tiki cocktails you can make at home If you love tiki cocktails but want something a bit different without complicating things, this one’s a must-try. =========================================== *ABOUT ME* I'll teach you how to easy cocktails to make at home, and put fun & unique riffs on simple Classic Cocktail Recipes. My mantra is Faff Free, Fun & Easy Cocktail recipes. No Mixology. No Geekery. All’s you’ll get is REALLY easy Cocktails. If you have to spend more than 30 seconds making an ingredient... it's too much hassle! So whether you make Cocktails at home, or you're a Home Bartender looking for more fun Classic simple Cocktail recipes, my easy drinks should suit you perfectly! *GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyINMpVwcI4d1eHELvbidTg/join =========================================== *RECIPES* - 15ml Rum - 15ml Luxardo Bitter (Campari) - 15ml Lime Juice - 60ml Pineapple Juice (OG was 120ml) - 15ml REÀL Strawberry (should be Simple) OG Recipe ¾ oz Campari ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz sugar syrup 4 oz unsweetened pineapple juice 1½ oz dark jamaican rum Modified on Total Tiki ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz simple syrup ¾ oz Campari 1 ½ oz unsweetened pineapple juice 1 ½ oz Cruzan Blackstrap rum =========================================== (Some links below are affiliate links which do pay me a small commission) *Channel Sponsors*; 🎅 REÀL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/real-puree 🎅 FINEST CALL - https://stblive.uk/GTI-FinestCall 🎅 DROPWORKS ENGLISH RUM - https://stblive.uk/Dropworks 🎅 DUTCH BARN VODKA - https://stblive.uk/BUY-Dutch-Barn-Vodka *Rum* 🎅 ALUNA - https://stblive.uk/MoM-Aluna 🎅 SLY DOG RUM - https://stblive.uk/SlyDogRum *Modifiers* 🎅 TEMPUS FUGIT - https://stblive.uk/MoM-TempusFugit 🎅 LUXARDO - https://stblive.uk/MoM-Luxardo 🎅 Ms BETTERS BITTERS - https://stblive.uk/MsBettersBitters 🎅 BRISTOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/MoM-BristolSyrups *Dried Fruit Garnishes* 🎅 FRONA DRIED FRUIT COCKTAIL GARNISHES - https://bit.ly/FronaFruit *Other Spirits & Liqueurs*; 🎅 FLAGUERIE CALVADOS - https://stblive.uk/Flaguerie-Calvados 🎅 HA’PENNY GIN & WHISKEY - https://stblive.uk/HaPenny-BM 🎅 PALMA GIN - https://stblive.uk/PalmaGin 🎅 FORTUNELLA - https://stblive.uk/Fortunella 🎅 TEQUILA 38 - https://stblive.uk/Tequila_38 🎅 VAULT APERITIVO - https://bit.ly/VaultAperitivo 🎅 CROSSIP NON-ALCOHOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/crossip *Stuff from Drinkstuff*; 🎅 CHEAP ESSENCE COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/essence-glasses 🎅 CHEAP COCKTAIL EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/BarAtDrinkstuff 🎅 ARTIS COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/artis-glassware 🎅 URBAN BAR EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/Urban-Bar =========================================== *TIMESTAMPS* 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:59 - Making My Jungle Bird Recipe 00:07:07 - Tasting and Evaluating the Cocktail 00:09:20 - Tasting and Comparing the Different Bitters 00:12:16 - Conclusion