Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktails
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Sep 25, 2024 
Drunken Monkey Rum Cocktail is a playful and tropical beverage that is known for its sweet and fruity profile, creating a delightful punch reminiscent of carefree island life!
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 will love this boozy Caribbean rum punch that tastes of the islands. It’s a cross between a Jungle Bird and a Painkiller cocktail.
Shake up a batch with friends when you plan to stay in for the evening, and enjoy making your own hazy memories!
Ingredients You Need
This Drunken Monkey Recipe uses simple, fruity ingredients to create the 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 Wedges – To use as a garnish as well
How to Make Caribbean Rum Cocktails
- 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 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.
- Zest fresh nutmeg over the top and serve!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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!
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.
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!
Absolutely! This recipe makes 2 individual fruit cocktails. To make enough for 8 people, multiply the recipe by 4, combine the ingredients in the pitcher, and stir well.
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.
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Drunken Monkey Rum Drinks Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange-pineapple juice blend
- 3 ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce spiced rum
- 4-5 dashes bitters
- Fresh ground nutmeg
- Maraschino cherries in juices
- Lime slices
- Fresh pineapple wedges
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!
What a fun cocktail!
I need a pitcher of these ;)
Oh, yes…I remember the Drunken Monkey Cocktail…SO excited to make my own at home!!
The story behind this drink is amazing. The flavors definitely remind me of easy summer living!
Any specific bitter? What is your favorite bitter?
Hi Allison! Classic orange bitters are great in this cocktail, but you could get fancy if you want with speciality bitters like ginger flavored or smoked bitters.
Love the color.
This looks amazing (and dangerous)!
Such a cute and fun cocktail! I love all of your wonderful drinks!
Is it 5 o’ clock yet?! Love this!
Beautiful colors!
Good for you for taking a child-less vacation! I’ve only been able to do that once, and my kids are 11, 13, and 15. This cocktail looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try it!!
What fab colors!!