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Monkey Wrench

Name: Monkey Wrench
Cuisine: Ordinary Drink
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Light Rum; 3 oz Grapefruit Juice; 1 dash Bitters

Monkey Wrench combines Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and balanced.

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Quick fact

Monkey Wrench is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Light Rumspirit - Alcoholic

1 1/2 oz

Grapefruit Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

3 oz

Bittersmodifier - Alcoholic

1 dash

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour all of the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.
2Stir well.

Method

Stirred

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Monkey Wrench is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters.

Texture and serve cues

✓Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for summer patio.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters.

Best pairing

Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Monkey Wrench sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Monkey Wrench is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters.

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