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Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail

Healthy Fact of the Day

Pineapple juice contains bromelain, an enzyme that may aid digestion and reduce inflammation — so you can feel good about this tropical indulgence!

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

Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail

Recipe by Daily Disher

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.

Course: CocktailCuisine: CaribbeanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 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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