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Monkey Shine

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
Monkey Shine image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
5⁄6 fl oz Coconut rum liqueur (35-40% alc./vol.)
5⁄6 fl oz Pineapple juice

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of cinnamon & sugar rim.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Monkey Shine contains 174 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 21.6% alc./vol. (43.2° proof)
  • 23.2 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

An adaptation of a drink discovered in 2003 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Review

Sweet, tropical fruitiness is offset by the cinnamon-spiced rim.

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Comments & Discussion

Scott Gardner
How is a cinnamon sugar rim spicy? Something doesn't make sense.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I guess cinnamon is a spice so spicy? However, I have amended to, "Sweet, tropical fruitiness is offset by the cinnamon-spiced rim."
score: 1
Scott Gardner
That makes more sense. I will try this, mostly so I can put my little plastic monkeys to use for decoration. Cheers!
score: 0

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