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Published on 31st of May 2026

Last updated on 1st of June 2026

Entered in Bols Cocktail Battle 2026 - USA East

Island Bird

Ingredients
30 ml	Bols Green Melon Liqueur
20 ml	Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
37.5 ml	Pineapple juice
15 ml	Dolin Dry vermouth
15 ml	Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
7.5 ml	Semi-rich simple syrup (1.5 sugar to 1 water)

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