Monkey Shoulder Blend Recipe
Make Monkey Shoulder Blend Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemon
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 15 ml of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if necessary.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 750 ml of Monkey Shoulder Whisky, 30 ml of simple syrup, and 15 ml of fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- 5
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass along with a maraschino cherry on top.