Money Penny
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 16.1% ABV ∙
Money Penny is a shaken tiki sour of three rums with falernum, grenadine, and pineapple, lime and grapefruit juices, seasoned with a few dashes of absinthe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 30 mlLight gold rum 25 mlJamaican aged rum 20 mlFalernum liqueur 15 mlPineapple juice 30 mlLime juice 20 mlPink grapefruit juice 10 mlGrenadine syrup 5 mlAbsinthe 4 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express a grapefruit twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Shake hard with plenty of ice for 12 to 15 seconds, then fine-strain to keep the coupe clear and free of ice shards.
- Keep the absinthe to four dashes so it perfumes the drink rather than dominating the rum blend.
History
The Money Penny is a contemporary cocktail whose original creator remains unidentified. The Money Penny recorded at the Blue Owl in New York City in 2010 is a different drink, made with gin and grapefruit.
FAQ
What is in a Money Penny cocktail?
Three rums (Caribbean aged, light gold and Jamaican aged) with falernum, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, pink grapefruit juice and a little grenadine, plus four dashes of absinthe. A gin-and-grapefruit drink shares the name, but it is a different cocktail.
Is a Money Penny shaken or stirred?
Shaken, hard, with plenty of ice for 12 to 15 seconds: it is mostly rum and fruit juice. Then fine-strain it so the coupe stays clear of ice shards.
What glass is a Money Penny served in?
A chilled coupe glass, served up without ice. It is finished with an expressed grapefruit twist, whose citrus oils add aroma over the rum and juices.
Why is my Money Penny too sweet?
Too much grenadine or falernum, or not enough citrus. Both syrups add sugar, so cut the grenadine back slightly or add a little more fresh lime and grapefruit juice.
