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Blended · 1 serving

Funky Monkey

A rich frozen rum drink blending banana, white cacao, coconut, cream, and milk.

Short answer

Funky Monkey is a blended cocktail made with light gold column rum (1–3 years), banana liqueur, white creme de cacao, cream of coconut, whipping cream, whole milk, and banana. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodBlended
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Funky 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
Funky Monkey ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Light Gold Column Rum (1–3 Years)30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Banana liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard Banane du Brésil22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
White Creme de CacaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard White Crème de Cacao22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Cream of coconutSource suggests this bottle (not required): Coco López Cream of Coconut30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Whipping Cream30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Whole Milk30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Banana1 piece———
Coconut (optional)3 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly three thin toasted coconut strips

Method

How to make Funky Monkey

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one tall glass and toast exactly three thin coconut strips.

  2. 02

    Add all liquid ingredients and one peeled banana to a blender.

  3. 03

    Add a measured scoop of crushed ice.

  4. 04

    Blend briefly until smooth and thick but pourable.

  5. 05

    Pour into the chilled glass.

  6. 06

    Place the three toasted coconut strips at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Funky Monkey taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (3/5).

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

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Funky Monkey questions

What is in a Funky Monkey?

Kokto’s build uses light gold column rum (1–3 years), banana liqueur, white creme de cacao, cream of coconut, whipping cream, whole milk, and banana, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Funky 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 Funky Monkey prepared?

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

Is a Funky 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 B233https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/821/funky-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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