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Shaken · 1 serving

Cheeky Monkey

A vivid vodka and Yellow Chartreuse cocktail softened by fresh orange and orange bitters.

Short answer

Cheeky Monkey is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, yellow chartreuse, orange juice, and orange bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Cheeky Monkey ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Cheeky Monkey ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
VodkaSource suggests this bottle (not required): Ketel One Vodka30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Yellow ChartreuseSource suggests this bottle (not required): Yellow Chartreuse30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Orange BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Angostura Orange Bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one thin orange zest twist

Method

How to make Cheeky Monkey

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one thin orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Express the orange zest over the drink's surface.

  6. 06

    Place the single twist at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Cheeky Monkey taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Cheeky Monkey questions

What is in a Cheeky Monkey?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, yellow chartreuse, orange juice, and orange bitters.

How long does a Cheeky Monkey take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Cheeky Monkey prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Cheeky Monkey alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

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 B224https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/401/cheeky-monkey · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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