Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail is a playful and tropical concoction that is known for its sweet and fruity profile, creating a delightful punch reminiscent of carefree island life!

Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail close up with garnishes

Why We Love This Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail Recipe

If you need a summertime drink to make you feel like you are living island life, this Drunken Monkey Fruit Cocktail is exactly what you need! The combinations of fruit juice, two kinds of rum, nutmeg, bitters and fruit come together beautifully to create a delicious Caribbean cocktail!

I have to be honest, these are a vibrant fruity tiki drink, but they are powerful and go down so easy. You can definitely get yourself in trouble, so be careful!

We’ve made these Drunken Monkey Cocktails several times since we first had them during a vacation in the Caribbean. Each time we laugh at our hazy Caribbean memory of that hot sticky day and the cocktail that kicked our butts.

Even so, I think you are going to love this boozy Caribbean rum punch that tastes of the islands. It’s a cross between a Jungle Bird and Painkiller cocktail.

Shake up a batch with friends when you plan to stay in for the evening and enjoy making your own hazy memories!

Top view of this fruity Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktails with a layer of foam and a maraschino cherry

Ingredients You Need

This Drunken Monkey Recipe uses simple, fruity ingredients to create the absolute perfect cocktail! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Pineapple Orange Juice Blend
  • Coconut Rum – white rum with coconut flavor
  • Spiced Rum – or aged rum, or dark rum
  • Bitters  I used orange bitters for this recipe
  • Fresh Ground Nutmeg
  • Maraschino Cherries – in juices
  • Lime Slices  This is for finishing the cocktail with a garnish
  • Fresh Pineapple WedgesTo use as a garnish as well
Pouring out this shaken cocktail into a juice glass

How to Make These Fruity Caribbean Rum Cocktails

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the juice, coconut rum, spiced rum, and 4-5 shakes of bitters. Shake for 30 seconds.
  2. Pour into two iced tumblers or one tall glass. Then pour in 1-2 teaspoons of cherry juice and let it settle at the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a lime slice, pineapple wedge, and a cherry.
  3. Zest fresh nutmeg over the top and serve!
Side view of the different colors inside this cocktail

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Grated nutmeg sprinkles the top layer of foam for some extra flavoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific bitters that I should use?

Classic orange bitters are great in this cocktail, but you could get fancy, if you want, with specialty bitters like ginger-flavored or smoked bitters. For a Caribbean touch, you can go for angostura bitters!

Which kind of Spiced Rum did you use?

For this fruity cocktail recipe, I used Captain Morgan’s Original spiced gold rum, but you can use any type of Spiced Rum that you like.

How should I garnish this rum cocktail?

I like to garnish mine with a lime slice and a piece of fresh pineapple, however, you can serve it with an orange slice or lemon slice instead!

Can I make a pitcher of Drunken Monkeys?

Absolutely! This recipe makes 2 individual fruit cocktails. To make enough for 8 people, you can multiply the recipe by 4 and simply combine the ingredients in the pitcher and stir well.

How can I make a drunken monkey mocktail?

To make a mocktail drunken monkey, omit the two rums and the bitter in this recipe and replace the liquid with coconut water! This will be hydrating and super delicious.

Finished Caribbean tiki rum cocktail known as the drunken monkey cocktail

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Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail is a playful and tropical concoction that is known for its sweet and fruity profile, creating a delightful punch reminiscent of carefree island life!
Servings: 2 small or 1 large

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the juice, coconut rum, spiced rum, and 4-5 shakes of bitters. Shake for 30 seconds.
  • Pour into 2 iced tumblers or one tall glass. Then pour in 1-2 teaspoons of cherry juice and let it settle at the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a lime slice, pineapple wedge, and a cherry.
  • Zest fresh nutmeg over the top and serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1drink, Calories: 202kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 111mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin C: 8.5mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.3mg
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Author: Sommer Collier
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