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Monkey Gland

Bright orange juice with a licorice whisper from the absinthe underneath.

Coupe
  • 45 ml1.5 ozgin
  • 30 ml1 ozorange juice
  • 7.5 ml0.25 ozgrenadine
  • 2 dashesabsinthe

Garnish: none

Method
Shaken
Strength
~18% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Add gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. No garnish needed.

The story

The name references a strange 1920s medical fad involving monkey gland extracts that were briefly marketed as a vitality booster, and the drink borrowed the name as a joke about its own kick. The Ritz Paris bar is usually credited with putting it on the map.

Flavour

Sweet
Boozy
Fruity
Sour
Herbal
Citrus
Bitter
Rich

Quick answers

Monkey Gland questions

How do you make a Monkey Gland?

Add gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish needed. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) gin, 30 ml (1 oz) orange juice, 7.5 ml (0.25 oz) grenadine and 2 dashes absinthe.

What's in a Monkey Gland?

Gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe, garnished with none.

Is a Monkey Gland shaken or stirred?

Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.

What glass is a Monkey Gland served in?

A coupe, with no ice.

How strong is a Monkey Gland?

About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.

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