Monkey Gland cocktail in a coupe — Orange juice

Monkey Gland Cocktail Recipe

citrus herbal sour

gin, orange juice, grenadine, absinthe

History

The Monkey Gland was created in the early 1920s by Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. It takes its name from the sensational (and later debunked) experiments of Dr. Serge Voronoff, who grafted monkey testicular tissue onto patients in the belief it would restore youth and vitality. A bright, absinthe-rinsed gin sour with orange juice and a touch of grenadine, it is one of the more eccentric classics of the Jazz Age—quirky, herbal, and surprisingly balanced.

Ingredients

gin 1.5 oz

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orange juice 1 oz

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grenadine dash

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absinthe dash (rinse)

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How to make

Rinse a coupe with absinthe.
Shake gin, orange juice, and grenadine with ice.
Double-strain into the prepared coupe.
Garnish with an orange twist.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Monkey Gland FAQ

What ingredients are in a Monkey Gland?

A Monkey Gland is made with gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Monkey Gland?

Rinse a coupe with absinthe. Shake gin, orange juice, and grenadine with ice. Double-strain into the prepared coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.

What glass do you serve a Monkey Gland in?

Serve a Monkey Gland in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.