Monkey Wrench

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

  1. Pour all of the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.

  2. 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

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