First the money
Alcoholic cocktail
Category : Alcoolisé
Ingredients of the First the money cocktail
Preparation of the First the money cocktail
Directly in the glass Muddle the lime, previously cut into wedges, with the mint cream in a tumbler glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add the rum and coffee liqueur. Top up with cola soda.
History of the First the money cocktail
First the Money belongs to the family of contemporary cocktails whose exact history remains unknown. In the absence of a documented origin, it should be understood as a more recent bar creation, shaped by a free-mixing culture in which aromatic liqueurs, accessible spirits, and long refreshing drinks prevail. Its composition suggests a decidedly indulgent profile, combining minty freshness, coffee sweetness, and caramel notes brought by amber rum and cola.
This cocktail stands out above all for the contrast between crème de menthe and coffee liqueur, a duo that evokes both after-dinner drinks and certain dessert cocktails of the 20th century, without belonging to any clearly established historical canon. The presence of white crème de menthe, lime, and crushed ice adds a sense of brightness and freshness, while the cola soda anchors the whole in a popular, familiar, and generous style. It is a cocktail that relies more on balancing sensations than on any identifiable formal tradition.