Top 4 Monkey Shoulder Cocktails You Can Make at Home

If you think whisky is only for sipping neat, it’s time to shake things up. Monkey Shoulder — the smooth, rich, and versatile blended malt Scotch — is made for mixing. Its mellow vanilla, spice, and citrus notes make it perfect for creative cocktails you can whip up right in your kitchen.

Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or an at-home bartender, here are five easy Monkey Shoulder cocktail recipes that will impress your guests (and your taste buds).

1. Ginger Monkey

A refreshing, no-fuss cocktail with a spicy kick.

You’ll Need:

• 50ml Monkey Shoulder
  

• 120ml ginger ale
  

• Orange wedge, to garnish
  
  

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
   

2. Add Monkey Shoulder.
   

3. Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
   

4. Garnish with an orange wedge.
   
   

Why it works: The ginger ale’s spice pairs beautifully with Monkey Shoulder’s smooth, malty sweetness.

2. Lazy Old Fashioned

All the depth of a classic Old Fashioned, but quicker to make.

You’ll Need:

• 50ml Monkey Shoulder
  

• 15ml sugar syrup
  

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  

• Orange zest, to garnish
  
  

Instructions:

1. Add Monkey Shoulder, sugar syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
   

2. Stir until well chilled.
   

3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
   

4. Garnish with an expressed orange zest.
   
   

Pro tip: Make it “lazy” by building directly in the glass — less fuss, same flavor.

3. Monkey Jam Sour

A fruity, tangy twist on the whisky sour.

You’ll Need:

• 50ml Monkey Shoulder
  

• 20ml fresh lemon juice
  

• 20ml sugar syrup
  

• 1 heaped teaspoon fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
  

• Ice
  
  

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
   

2. Shake hard until well chilled.
   

3. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
   

4. Garnish with a slice of fruit matching your jam.
   
   

Why it works: The jam adds sweetness, color, and a fun homemade feel.

4. Monkey & Apple

Simple, crisp, and perfect for any time.

You’ll Need:

• 50ml Monkey Shoulder
  

• 120ml cloudy apple juice
  

• Ice
  

• Apple slice, to garnish
  
  

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
   

2. Add Monkey Shoulder and top with apple juice.
   

3. Stir gently and garnish with an apple slice.
   

Why it works: The apple’s freshness lifts the whisky’s vanilla and spice notes.

Your At-Home Bar, Upgraded

The best part about these recipes? You can make them all with one bottle of Monkey Shoulder and a few simple mixers.

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