8 money-themed drinks we're thankful for this holiday season

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Some financial advisors live and breathe their work. Now, they can drink it, too.

We've scoured the internet for money-themed cocktail recipes that can add a financial planning twist to your holidays. Or a Tuesday evening. Whatever.

The one thing we ask: Please drink responsibly and find a designated driver if you think you'll have enough to increase your BAC more than a few basis points.

Note: We've gathered these recipes, listed the ingredients and linked to the creators or publishers to give credit where it is due.

Millionaire

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A millionaire is a nice thing to have around, whether you're creating one through savvy investments, turning one from a prospect into a client or pouring one after a long day.

  • Rye or bourbon
  • Grand Marnier or orange curaçao
  • Absinthe or pastis
  • Grenadine
  • Lemon juice (optional)
  • Egg white

Recipe: Millionaire

Fistful of Dollars

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It's a Sergio Leone western starring Clint Eastwood. It's a Cachaça-based cocktail. There's no reason you can't put the two together.

  • Cachaça
  • Meadowsweet Syrup
  • Lime juice
  • Kiwi

Recipe: Fistful of Dollars

The Moneypenny

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The Moneypenny is named for M's secretary in the Bond films. And, you guessed it — it's shaken, not stirred.

  • Lemon wedge, Demerara sugar
  • Gin
  • Lillet Blanc
  • Lemon juice
  • Grapefruit bitters
  • Grapefruit twist

Recipe: The Moneypenney

One for the Money

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One for the money, two for the show. That might be more than enough of this sweet drink.

  • Cocchi Americano
  • St. Germain elderflower liqueur
  • Lemon juice
  • Ice- Prosecco
  • Cardamom-saffron tincture

Recipe: One for the Money

Wet Money

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We don't suggest getting your money wet, but it should still spend all the same.

  • Tequila
  • Vodka
  • Lemon juice
  • Passion fruit juice (preferably Goya)
  • Blue Curaçao
  • Saline solution

Recipe: Wet Money

Show Me Tha Money

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If you were an advisor around 1996 when the movie "Jerry Maguire" came out, you probably heard Rod Tidwell's famous line a time or two. Probably still do.

  • Midori melon liqueur
  • Pear vodka
  • Sweet-and-sour mix

Recipe: Show Me Tha Money

Quincentuple Your Money

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You cannot quincentuple someone's money because quincentuple isn't a real word. But it is a dead giveaway on TikTok that you're watching a shady finfluencer.

  • Amaro di Angostura
  • Aperol
  • Cappelletti Aperitivo
  • Lemon juice
  • Pineapple juice
  • Cane syrup
  • Angostura bitters
  • Soda water

Recipe: Quincentuple Your Money

The Money Maker

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There are vastly different drinks that go by the name of moneymaker, but this one is the greenest one. Enough said.
  • Pear-flavored vodka
  • Green melon liqueur
  • Lemon juice
  • Lime twist
  • Lemon wedge

Recipe: The Money Maker
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