
Monkey Wrench
Light rum stirred with grapefruit juice and a dash of bitters over ice. Tart, brisk and refreshingly no-nonsense.
11.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Grapefruit Juice· not in your bar3 oz
Or swap: Orange Juice — sweeter, less bitter
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- White Rum· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Cachaça — makes it punchier, Gold Rum — richer, slightly oaky
Instructions
Pour all of the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Pairs well with
Grapefruit's bitter edge over rum pairs with salty, creamy contrast:
- Avocado toast points
- Salted plantain chips
- Citrus ceviche spoons
- Feta-stuffed olives




