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Apenkop

Fancy an Apenkop shot? Read here which ingredients you need and how to easily make this shot yourself!

  • Easy
  • Sweet
  • 1 min prep time
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Ingredients

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Apenkop

How do you make it?

  1. Grab a clean shot glass.
  2. Fill it halfway with banana liqueur and top up the glass with Dark Mark Licorice.
  3. Garnish with an Apekop sweet on the rim or in the glass if you like.
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What are the ingredients for a monkey shot?
For one Apenkop shot you need: ½ part banana liqueur, ½ part Dark Mark Licorice, and optionally an Apekop sweet as garnish. Preparation per shot (approx. 20-30 ml): fill a shot glass halfway with banana liqueur, top the glass up with Dark Mark Licorice, and garnish with an Apekop sweet on the rim or in the glass if you like. Making several shots? Simply multiply the amounts per glass by the number of people.
Which banana liqueur should you use for this Apenkop shot?
In principle you can use any banana liqueur for this shot. Our advice: go for an affordable banana liqueur with a clear, sweet banana flavour.
What is an Apenkop shot?
An Apenkop shot (also called a monkey shot) is a sweet shot that combines the flavours of banana and licorice. The taste is inspired by the well-known Dutch Apekop sweet.
What does an Apenkop shot taste like?
An Apenkop shot tastes: sweet and fruity (from the banana), boldly licorice-like (from the Dark Mark Licorice), slightly creamy and candy-like, and comparable to a liquid Apekop sweet.