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Monkey Gland cocktail

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Monkey Gland

A fruity and strong cocktail with gin, orange juice, and absinthe.

Base
Gin
Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Medium
Origin
France

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fill a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
  2. Add Gin, Orange Juice, Absinthe, and Grenadine.
  3. Shake.
  4. Strain into a Coupe Glass.
  5. Garnish with an Orange Twist.

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About the Monkey Gland

The Monkey Gland cocktail is an interesting blend of Gin, Orange Juice, Absinthe, and Grenadine. Known for its bright, fruity flavor with a slightly bitter finish from the absinthe, it provides a distinctive yet enjoyable taste. It's an exotic and lively drink, making it a unique choice for adventurous cocktail lovers.

Though it has a provocative name, the cocktail itself is both delicious and refreshing, offering a mix of citrus and herbal notes.

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  • Last Word

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  • Bronx

    Combines gin, orange juice, and vermouths for a richer, slightly sweeter take on the citrusy gin profile.

  • Hanky Panky

    A gin cocktail with sweet vermouth and Fernet Branca, providing a more robust herbal and bitter experience compared to the Monkey Gland.

  • Blood & Sand

    Features orange juice along with scotch, cherry brandy, and sweet vermouth, offering a smoky, fruitier alternative to the Monkey Gland.

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