Method
- Combine 30 ml dark rum and 30 ml vodka in a glass.
- Add 60 ml orange juice.
- Stir together and serve over ice with an orange wedge garnish.
About the Brass Monkey
The Brass Monkey is a sour cocktail with a base of dark rum and vodka. Its ingredients create a balanced citrus flavor profile with the orange juice providing a refreshing sweetness.
History
The Brass Monkey was originally a premixed cocktail produced by the Heublein Company in the 1970s-1990s. The brand name was inspired by a club in Macao and gained renewed popularity in the 1980s after a Beastie Boys song of the same name.
