Monkey Gland

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1 t Absinthe
1 t Raspberry syrup (or grenadine)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

History

Original calls for "raspberry or other sweet juice." I assume a syrup was intended. Grenadine is usually used today.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Frank, Ritz bar, Paris, France
Year
1923
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.artofdrink.com/archive/popular-cocktails/monkey-gland/

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From other users
  • Bit boring. Needs fresh orange juice. As usual not enough acidity without lemon or lime.
  • I have never found a good version of this drink.
  • Following Stew Ellington, added 1/2 tsp rich simple syrup
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Comments
Dan commented on 4/24/2011:

Two variants of the Monkey Gland were combined. The other variation called for only 1/2 tsp of Absinthe and Grenadine.