blue monkey (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈbluː ˈmʌŋki/
Definition
A blue monkey is a type of cocktail that typically consists of rum, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice, served in a tall glass with ice and garnished with a pineapple wedge or cherry.
Examples
The bartender expertly mixed a blue monkey and handed it to the customer with a smile.
At the party, the blue monkey was the most popular drink among the guests.
The recipe for a blue monkey calls for 1 1/2 ounces of rum, 1/2 ounce of blue curaçao, and 4 ounces of pineapple juice.
How to Use blue monkey
- order a blue monkey (verb phrase)
- to request a blue monkey cocktail — "I'd like to order a blue monkey, please."
- make a blue monkey (verb phrase)
- to prepare a blue monkey cocktail — "The bartender will make a blue monkey for you."
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