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Monkey Gland

A quirky gin cocktail with orange juice and a hint of anise

ginEasy~20% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishorange twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozgin
  • 1Β½ ozfresh orange juice
  • Β½ ozgrenadine
  • 2 dashabsinthe
  • orange twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add gin and orange juice and grenadine and absinthe to a shaker.
  2. 2Express an orange twist over the drink.
  3. 3Fill with ice and shake well for 12 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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History & Origin

Created by Harry MacElhone at Harry's New York Bar in Paris during the 1920s. Named after a controversial rejuvenation surgery that was fashionable at the time.

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