Thirsty Thursday is bringing the tropics to your glass with the Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail. This playful blend of dark rum, banana liqueur, and fresh pineapple and citrus juices creates a sweet, fruity escape that’s perfect for when you need a mini vacation. With its fun name and tropical flavors, it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
If you’re craving more tropical cocktails, try our Aloha Rum Punch for another rum-forward island experience or the Pineapple & Coconut Margarita for creamy coconut vibes. Both deliver that same vacation-in-a-glass feeling with their own unique tropical twist.
Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail
This playful tropical cocktail blends dark rum with banana liqueur and fresh fruit juices for a sweet, boozy escape that’s pure island vibes in a glass.
4
servings30
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kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2 oz dark rum
1 oz banana liqueur
1 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz orange juice
0.25 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
1 slice pineapple
1 dash Angostura bitters
Directions
- Combine dark rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice on the rim of the glass for an additional tropical flair.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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For tropical-inspired favorites, our Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut & Pineapple and Key Lime Pie Bars bring those island flavors to your dessert table. When you’re mixing up more cocktails, the Bourbon Pineapple Smash and Cotton Candy Margarita keep the party going with unique flavor profiles. Need something to pair with your drinks? Our Honey Butter Cornbread Poppers and Jalapeno Corn Nuggets make perfect appetizers for your happy hour spread.
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