The Jungle Old Fashioned
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with lime wedge on rim
Cocktail Description
The Jungle Old Fashioned tosses tradition on its head, swapping whiskey for aged Jamaican rum and adding a bitter-herbal twist that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the classic.
This shaken sipper brings together Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve with its rich molasses backbone and warming spice notes, balanced by Cynar's vegetal bitterness and brightened with fresh lemon and lime juice. The sugar cane syrup ties it all together with a clean sweetness that complements the rum's natural character without overwhelming the artichoke liqueur's earthy complexity. Despite the name nodding to the Old Fashioned, this is really a citrus-forward, bittersweet cocktail with tropical undercurrents and an herbal edge that keeps your palate guessing.
Making this drink is straightforward—just shake and strain into a chilled coupe—so it's perfect for home bartenders who want something impressive without fussy techniques. The combination of sweet, bitter, and citrus makes it a fantastic aperitif, ideal for late afternoon drinks on a warm day or as a pre-dinner sipper to wake up your appetite. Try pairing it with grilled jerk chicken, fried plantains, or even a cheese plate featuring aged manchego and marcona almonds—the rum's richness and Cynar's bitterness play beautifully with bold, savory flavors.
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