Drunken Monkey Rum Recipe
Written by Beat the winter chill with our Drunken Monkey Rum recipe! A blend of dark rum, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice makes this cocktail the ultimate drink for icy nights.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 195
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Dark Rum
- ½ oz banana Liqueur
- 3 oz pineapple juice
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple slice or cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker
Instructions
- Make sure to chill a highball glass.
- Add 3 oz pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Measure and pour ½ oz banana Liqueur into the shaker.
- Pour 1½ oz Dark Rum into the shaker.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Give the ingredients a good shake until well-mixed.
- Strain the mixture into your highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Place a pineapple slice or cherry on top for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Dark Rum: You can use light or spiced rum if you don't have dark rum. The flavor profile will change slightly, but it will still be delicious.
- Banana Liqueur: If you can't find banana liqueur, you can make a simple syrup with mashed bananas and sugar. It won't be as strong, but it will give you that banana flavor.
- Pineapple Juice: If you're out of pineapple juice, orange or apple juice can work in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of Drunken Monkey Rum:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of dark rum, 4 oz of banana liqueur, and 8 oz of pineapple juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the rum, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a pineapple slice or cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Dark Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic dark rum substitute available in most supermarkets.
- Banana Liqueur Substitute: Make a simple syrup with mashed bananas and sugar. It won't be as strong, but it will give you that banana flavor.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.