Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
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Monkey Gland
Monkey Gland combines Gin, Benedictine, Orange Juice, Grenadine in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for brunch, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for brunch, date night.
Quick tags
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Quick fact
The Monkey Gland is a cocktail of gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe created in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone, owner of Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Monkey Gland is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Gin, Benedictine, Orange Juice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Gin, Benedictine, Orange Juice. Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Monkey Gland is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
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The Monkey Gland is a cocktail of gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe created in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone, owner of Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Monkey gland (cocktail)
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