Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail

Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail

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

August 21, 2025

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: Cocktail

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Cuisine: Caribbean

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 oz dark rum

1 oz banana liqueur

1 oz pineapple juice

½ oz orange juice

¼ oz lime juice

½ oz simple syrup

1 slice pineapple

1 dash Angostura bitters


Directions

1.

Combine dark rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.

2.

Add ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.

3.

Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

4.

Garnish with a pineapple slice on the rim of the glass for an additional tropical flair.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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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.

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