Monkey Gland

Gin and orange juice make the central pairing, with grenadine adding sweetness and absinthe contributing a pronounced anise note. This adaptation follows the current IBA tablespoon measures, which are larger than some other published versions.

Monkey Gland served in a coupe glass against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 45 ml Fresh orange juice
  • 15 ml Absinthe
  • 15 ml Grenadine syrup, non-alcoholic

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass and measure the ingredients.
  2. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  5. Serve promptly.