Monkey Wrench
The Monkey Wrench is a medium rum cocktail, tart and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 88 out of 100
- Sweet
- 14 out of 100
- Fruity
- 70 out of 100
- Bitter
- 64 out of 100
- Boozy
- 40 out of 100
How to make a Monkey Wrench
To make a Monkey Wrench, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1½ oz light rum, 3 oz grapefruit juice and 1 dash Bitters.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in light rum, grapefruit juice and bitters.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Light rum, grapefruit juice and bitters only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Monkey Wrench questions
What does a Monkey Wrench taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Monkey Wrench?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Monkey Wrench and a Hemingway Special?
Both use light rum and grapefruit juice. The Monkey Wrench adds Bitters, while the Hemingway Special uses Maraschino Liqueur and lime juice. The Monkey Wrench is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass; the Hemingway Special is shaken and served in a cocktail glass. The Hemingway Special is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Monkey Wrench in?
A rocks glass.