The vibrant rhythm of the Calle Ocho Music Festival is set to get a spirited twist on March 9, as Monkey Shoulder Whisky rolls into town with its electrifying Monkey Mixer—dubbed the world’s largest cocktail shaker. From 11 AM to 7 PM, festival-goers can immerse themselves in an extraordinary cocktail experience, complete with free samples that promise to delight the senses.Imagine a concrete mixer transformed into a colossal cocktail shaker, standing over 27 feet long, 13 feet tall, and 8 feet wide.
The Monkey Mixer embodies Monkey Shoulder’s philosophy of breaking free from traditional whisky conventions, offering an adventure for both cocktail novices and aficionados alike. With enough capacity to carry the equivalent of 12,000 bottles of Monkey Shoulder Whisky, this impressive behemoth is designed to pour custom-batched cocktails right from the truck, allowing attendees to taste multiple concoctions throughout the day.
Since its debut, the Monkey Mixer has left a striking mark on the cocktail scene, serving approximately 5,000 gallons of delicious drinks and providing over 375,000 samples to eager fans. It has driven more than 225,000 miles in its journey—a distance great enough to circle the globe nine times—bringing its unique flair to festivals across the country.
Join the fun and raise a glass to the spirit of innovation with Monkey Shoulder Whisky!
CALLE OCHO MONKEY SHOULDER COCKTAIL RECIPES
Mango Monkey
- Ingredients
- 1.5 parts Monkey Shoulder Whisky
- 1/2 part lemon
- 1/2 part mango syrup
- 1/2 part ginger ale
- 1 mint leaf
- 1 mango
- Method
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shake.
- Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice.
- Top with ginger ale.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a piece of mango.
Guava Lemonade
- Ingredients
- 1.5 parts Monkey Shoulder Whisky
- 1 bar spoon of guava jam
- 3 parts lemonade
- Top with bubbly water
- Method
- Combine all ingredients except bubbly water.
- Shake and strain into glass over ice.
- Top with bubbly water and garnish with edible flower and lemon