Gin Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Monkey Gland

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Monkey Gland, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Orange twist

Ingredients

2 oz gin
1 oz orange juice
2 dashes grenadine
2 dashes absinthe

Method

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Orange twist

Background & History

Named for a controversial 1920s surgical fad, this Harry MacElhone creation from Harry's New York Bar in Paris is a lighthearted, oddly-named classic.

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