Combine all ingredients with approximately one ounce of pebble ice in a cocktail shaker and whip shake for 8-10 seconds. Pour unstrained into a cocktail glass and fill with more pebble ice.

Glass

Rocks Glass

Ice

Pebble

The Naked Ape leans into the primal side of tiki with a brooding, molasses-heavy base softened by ripe banana and warm cinnamon spice. The funky, ester-rich Jamaican rum cuts through the sweetness, adding a wild, slightly overripe edge that keeps the drink grounded. Lemon juice provides necessary tension, balancing what could otherwise tip into dessert territory, while bitters lend subtle depth to the finish.