The Monkey Gland
Credited to Harry McElhone, the famed proprietor of Harry’s New York Bar in Paris where the Bloody Mary originated, the Monkey Gland is a classic 1920s cocktail that balances gin and fresh orange juice with a splash of absinthe and a little pomegranate grenadine.
The Monkey Gland
Ingredients
Unfortunate moniker aside, the Monkey Gland is a classic absinthe-tinged gin cocktail. It's ruby glow—perfect for Christmas—adds festivity to a holiday party.
Yield: makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
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3 oz. gin
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1 1⁄2 oz. fresh orange juice
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1⁄4 oz. grenadine
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1 dash absinthe
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Orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
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Combine gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
- Combine gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
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