Eve Extravaganza
Saffron honey riff on the Jungle Bird with blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple, and a homemade saffron honey syrup.
A Saffron Honey riff on the classic Jungle Bird cocktail.
Recipe and photo courtesy of @weekndcookbook.
- A Jungle Bird variation using blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple juice, and a saffron honey syrup for floral sweetness.
- Make the honey saffron syrup by simmering honey, water, powdered saffron, and orange blossom water, then strain and cool.
- Shake with ice, serve in a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and garnish with pineapple leaves for a cocktail with bright acid and bitter balance.
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Preparation Instructions:
To make honey saffron syrup:
Combine honey, water, saffron, and orange blossom water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 5 minutes before straining and cooling.
To make cocktail:
Combine cocktail ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake, strain, and serve in a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with pineapple leaves.
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More About This Recipe
What Is a Jungle Bird Cocktail?
A jungle bird cocktail is an alcoholic rum drink that classically uses blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple juice and a simple syrup.
This jungle bird variation features saffron honey and orange blossom water. If you’re looking for more drink recipes, take a look at this turmeric whisky sour or this saffron and chile pepper gin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Eve Extravaganza?
It is a Jungle Bird style cocktail riff that swaps simple syrup for a saffron honey syrup and adds orange blossom water and black walnut bitters for floral and nutty notes.
How do I make the honey saffron syrup?
Combine equal parts honey and water, add powdered saffron and a couple drops of orange blossom water. Bring to a gentle boil, simmer 5 minutes, strain out solids, and cool before using.
Can I substitute ingredients if I do not have blackstrap rum or Campari?
Yes. Swap blackstrap rum for a dark or Jamaican rum for similar molasses notes. Replace Campari with Aperol for a milder, sweeter drink, but reduce syrup slightly. If you lack black walnut bitters, use aromatic or walnut bitters or omit.
How do I balance sweetness and bitterness in the cocktail?
If it tastes too sweet, add a bit more lime juice or reduce the honey syrup. If too bitter, cut back on Campari or increase the syrup slightly. Small adjustments of 0.125 to 0.25 oz make big differences.
Can I make any of this ahead of time?
Yes. The saffron honey syrup keeps in the fridge up to 2 weeks in a sealed container. You can pre-batch the cocktail for 24 to 48 hours in the fridge, but shake with fresh ice just before serving for best texture and aroma.
How should I serve and garnish the Eve Extravaganza?
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube to slow dilution. Garnish with pineapple leaves, a lime wheel, a saffron thread, or a dehydrated pineapple slice for visual and aromatic lift.
What is the approximate alcohol strength of this cocktail?
Using 1.5 oz blackstrap rum and 0.5 oz Campari, the drink is roughly 18 to 20 percent ABV by volume. This is an estimate and varies with the exact spirits used and final mixing volume.
What is an Eve Extravaganza?
It is a Jungle Bird style cocktail riff that swaps simple syrup for a saffron honey syrup and adds orange blossom water and black walnut bitters for floral and nutty notes.
How do I make the honey saffron syrup?
Combine equal parts honey and water, add powdered saffron and a couple drops of orange blossom water. Bring to a gentle boil, simmer 5 minutes, strain out solids, and cool before using.
Can I substitute ingredients if I do not have blackstrap rum or Campari?
Yes. Swap blackstrap rum for a dark or Jamaican rum for similar molasses notes. Replace Campari with Aperol for a milder, sweeter drink, but reduce syrup slightly. If you lack black walnut bitters, use aromatic or walnut bitters or omit.
How do I balance sweetness and bitterness in the cocktail?
If it tastes too sweet, add a bit more lime juice or reduce the honey syrup. If too bitter, cut back on Campari or increase the syrup slightly. Small adjustments of 0.125 to 0.25 oz make big differences.
Can I make any of this ahead of time?
Yes. The saffron honey syrup keeps in the fridge up to 2 weeks in a sealed container. You can pre-batch the cocktail for 24 to 48 hours in the fridge, but shake with fresh ice just before serving for best texture and aroma.
How should I serve and garnish the Eve Extravaganza?
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube to slow dilution. Garnish with pineapple leaves, a lime wheel, a saffron thread, or a dehydrated pineapple slice for visual and aromatic lift.
What is the approximate alcohol strength of this cocktail?
Using 1.5 oz blackstrap rum and 0.5 oz Campari, the drink is roughly 18 to 20 percent ABV by volume. This is an estimate and varies with the exact spirits used and final mixing volume.
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