Monkey Gland
Base Spirit
Gin
Flavour Type
Citrus, Sweet
Cocktail Type
Classic
A blend of gin, orange juice, grenadine, and a hint of absinthe.
Origin/History
Created by Harry MacElhone in the 1920s; named after a controversial surgical practice.
Serving Instructions
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Occassion
Cocktail parties, Unusual occasions
Year of Creation
1920s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Orange zest twist
Aroma
Citrusy with herbal notes
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Fruity
Pairings
Appetizers, Seafood
Fun Facts
The name is inspired by a pseudo-scientific technique of grafting monkey tissue.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice
Ingredients
- Gin
- Orange juice
- Grenadine
- Absinthe
Preparation Method
- 50 ml gin
- 30 ml orange juice
- 1 tsp grenadine
- 1 dash absinthe
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