1 serving
Brass Monkey ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 VodkaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ketel One Vodka | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
 Dark Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 6 parts |
 Orange Juice | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 15 parts |
 Rich Simple Syrup | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon (optional) | 1 slice | — | — | Optional |
Garnish: Exactly one thin lemon wheel
Method
How to make Brass Monkey
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one thin lemon wheel.
- 02
Measure the vodka, dark rum, orange juice, and rich syrup into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with hard ice.
- 04
Shake firmly until thoroughly cold.
- 05
Fill the chilled Collins with fresh clear cubed ice and strain the drink over it.
- 06
Set the single lemon wheel at the rim and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Brass Monkey taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Brass Monkey questions
What is in a Brass Monkey?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, dark rum, orange juice, and rich simple syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Brass Monkey take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Brass Monkey prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Brass Monkey alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B218https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/563/brass-monkey · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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