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Jungle Cat

The Jungle Cat Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing beverage that features a combination of Campari, lime juice, maple syrup, Old Tom Gin, and pineapple juice. Together, these ingredients create a perfectly balanced taste experience that is both complex and sophisticated.

To begin with, the Jungle Cat Cocktail includes Campari, a bright red bitter liqueur from Italy. It has a unique flavor profile that comes from a blend of herbs and spices, including bitter orange, rhubarb, and ginseng. This bitter flavor is then balanced out by the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Next, lime juice is added to the mix, which provides a sour tang to the cocktail. This tartness perfectly complements the bitterness of the Campari, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.

To add a touch of sweetness, the Jungle Cat Cocktail incorporates maple syrup, a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees. Its rich and complex flavor adds depth to the cocktail while also balancing out the bitterness of the Campari.

Old Tom Gin is another key ingredient that is slightly sweeter and less juniper-forward than other gins. This milder flavor profile allows the other ingredients to shine through, while also providing a subtle botanical note.

Finally, pineapple juice is added to bring a tropical flair to the cocktail. Its sweetness complements the other ingredients, while its tangy flavor adds a refreshing finish to the drink.

In conclusion, this Cocktail is a complex and sophisticated drink that expertly balances bitter, sour, sweet, and tropical flavors. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing day at the beach or a night out on the town, the Jungle Cat Cocktail is the perfect beverage to elevate any occasion.

Jungle Cat

Jungle Cat

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 oz Old Tom Gin *
  • .75 oz Campari *
  • 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice
  • .5 oz Lime Juice
  • .5 oz Maple Syrup

* Each of these Spirits or Liqueurs used can be substituted for your favourite brand.

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to the shaker glass.
  • Shake with ice for 10-15 seconds.
  • Fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with pineapple fronds.
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NUTRITION

Serving: 4.75oz | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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