Monkey Gland

A strange 1920s gin drink with orange, grenadine, and absinthe. Weird name, surprisingly civilized pour.

ClassicGinFruityShakenSpecial
A smooth, pastel-orange Monkey Gland cocktail served up in a chilled coupe glass, finished with an expressed orange peel garnish on the rim.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1 1/2 oz Orange juice
  • 1 bar spoon Grenadine
  • 1 bar spoon Absinthe Use as a rinse or add a very small amount.

How to make it

  1. Rinse a coupe with absinthe and discard the excess, or add a very small spoonful to the shaker.
  2. Add gin, orange juice, and grenadine to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Strain into the prepared coupe.

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