It Started With A Cocktail Monkey. Seth Goldberg, Francisco Gomez and Alex Kowtun, the creators, founders and original members of Monkey In Paradise, LLC loved meeting new people and went around town with MONKEY cocktail markers :) Born In West Palm Beach Florida (paradise), Monkey in Paradise started as a social experiment-- Friends who enjoyed meeting new people went around town with MONKEY cocktail markers which helped them easily "break the ice" with the people around them. The cocktail markers caused others to ask questions wanting to know more about the monkey hanging from their glass. With the help of social media, the MIP Monkey quickly became the symbol of FUN, hanging out with good friends, and meeting new people. MIP turned into a regional lifestyle brand with signature events, gear, and an Award Winning Premium Vodka. Monkey In Paradise LLC was created by its original founding members Frank Gomez, Seth Goldberg and Alex Kowtun