Disney Jungle Juice is something that many people loved when visiting Disney World. You can find it specifically in the restaurants and bars in Animal Kingdom.
The Animal Kingdom is one of the highlights for many when it comes to a trip to Disney World in Florida. Not only do you get to see some of the incredible animals and explore the wonderful surroundings, but there are some pretty epic rides there as well including Expedition Everest, Avatar flight of passage, and DINOSAUR.
It is definitely worth a visit, but not only are there incredible rides but the food and drinks on offer are also out of this world. This brings me nicely back to the point of this blog, Disney Jungle Juice.
Disney Jungle Juice is a fruity and refreshing drink. However, the traditional Jungle Juice was a soft drink for all based on the flavours of Orange, Passion Fruit, and Guava, this version has an alcoholic twist to it, which is also available in some of the food and drink outlets.
If you fancy giving this fruity cocktail a whirl, then here is everything you need to know to create Disney Jungle Juice.
Ingredients needed for the Disney Jungle Juice
First of all, grab all of the ingredients that you need.
- 3 oz Pulp Free OJ
- 3 oz Passion Fruit Juice
- 3 oz Guava Nectar juice
- 4 oz Cuban rum
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry, Garnish
- Orange slice, Garnish
What about the garnish?
Whether you choose a fancy glass, have a cocktail umbrella, or like the idea of adding glazed cherries or other fruit such as oranges to decorate your cocktail, you can choose what you like.
At the parks, you might find a glazed cherry and a slice of orange with this one. But you can make it your own and even add passionfruit to it if you wish.
Will you need anything else?
You will likely need a cocktail shaker and plenty of ice. You might also want to consider some of the following brands that will help you get the ideal taste and flavour.
- Orange Juice – Any
- Passion Fruit Juice – Welches, Goya
- Guava Juice- Jumex
- Rum – Havana or El Cubano
How to make the Disney Jungle Juice
Prep Time: 3 min
Total Time: 3 min
Makes 2 cocktail drinks to fit an 8oz glass each.
What glass? Get creative and pick something fancy
- First up, get everything you need to create the Disney Jungle Juice. Then in a large bar cocktail shaker add all fruit ingredients and shake to combine them all together.
- Get yourself your chosen glass and add some ice to it it. Pour the fruit juices into an ice-filled glass 3⁄4 ways full. You could keep it non-alcoholic for children at this point.
- If you want to make this “just for adults” then now is the time to top up the glass with rum.
- Garnish with your chosen fruit and decorations.
- Enjoy your Disney Jungle Juice.
Recipe Notes and tips
Making this recipe is a great way to rekindle those memories of a recent trip to Disney and is the perfect option
- Make sure you have a cocktail shaker. It is the only way to ensure that you combine all of the ingredients together to get that refreshing taste.
- Ice is such an important factor in any cocktail. Don’t leave this out!
- This is a great cocktail to make non-alcoholic so that the children can enjoy it as well. Just serve it after you have shaken your fruit juices together and add it to an ice-filled glass. They will love it.
Variations to try
While this is copying the Disney Jungle Juice for something that you may have only experienced in the Animal Kingdom at Disney World, that doesn’t mean to say that once you have tried it out a few times that you can’t make this your own.
There will always be a few different variations to try. Here are some suggestions to consider.
- You can make this non-alcoholic by not adding the rum. Add some fruit pieces to the juice to give it a playful twist.
- If you are not a fan of rum, then vodka is a great alternative. It obviously won’t give you the same flavour as traditional Disney Jungle Juice but it is worth trying.
- Garnishing your cocktail is up to you. Traditionally you may remember glazed cherries and mint, but you can choose how you wish to garnish this cocktail. Citrus fruits would make a great addition, and let’s not forget a sparkler and an umbrella to give it the wow factor.
- This is definitely a summer drink and one you might want to double up on the quantities and serve outside on a warm summer’s day.
FAQs
Of course, there will always be questions that everyone might have when it comes to trying a few different recipes. With this Disney Jungle Juice, here are some of the common questions that you might have.
Can it be made ahead of time?
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. It would be recommended to give it another shake in the cocktail shaker right before serving. It is also a good idea to refrain from adding the rum until you are serving your cocktail.
Can I make more of the Disney Jungle Juice in one go?
Yes, absolutely! Just double up the quantities if you have space in your cocktail shaker, or just make it a few times and place the finished drink into a jug instead of the glasses. Then you could bring out a pitcher of the Disney Jungle Juice to enjoy in the garden.
How long can I store the Disney Jungle Juice?
When stored correctly, you can store the drink in the fridge for a few hours. It might be worth storing it with just the fruit juices ahead of time and then adding the rum just before serving. Putting it back in a cocktail shaker is also a good idea.
Where should I store the Disney Jungle Juice?
You should store it in the fridge when you don’t want to drink it.
Hopefully, this will have encouraged you to give the Disney Jungle Juice a try.
