Sep 06 2026
RestaurantsThird Wave Cafe & Wine BarMonkey Shoulder Recipe

Monkey Shoulder Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Monkey Shoulder Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Make honey syrup

    If you don't already have honey syrup, mix equal parts honey and very hot water (1:1 by volume) until fully combined and slightly cooled. Measure 0.5 oz for the recipe.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    Add 2 oz Monkey Shoulder, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters, and 1 dash aromatic bitters (if using) into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 12–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the exterior is frosted.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (over fresh large ice if you prefer it on the rocks) using a Hawthorne and fine strainer to remove small ice shards and pulp.

  5. 5

    Garnish and serve

    Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink by holding the twist over the glass and squeezing the peel to release the oils, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it into the glass as garnish. Serve immediately.

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