The Monkey Gland cocktail is a classic tiki-inspired drink with a fun and interesting name. It was created in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone, a barman at the famous Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. The story goes that the cocktail was named after a surgery pioneered by Dr. Serge Voronoff, who was experimenting with providing men a performance enhancer.
The original version of the Monkey Gland used gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe. Today, there are many variations of the cocktail, but the classic version is still popular.
To make a Monkey Gland drink at home, you’ll need:
• 2 ounces of gin (or vodka or light rum)
• 1/2 ounce of orange juice
• 1/2 ounce of grenadine
• 1/4 ounce of absinthe
Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe.
- Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
The Monkey Gland is a great cocktail for any occasion. It’s light and refreshing and the combination of gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe is a delicious combination. You can also try using different types of alcohol, such as vodka or light rum, in place of the gin. Just make sure to adjust the amounts accordingly.
No matter what type of alcohol you use, the Monkey Gland is sure to be a hit. So give it a try and let us know what you think!
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