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Monkey Gland

The Monkey Gland is a classic Ordinary Drink cocktail featuring Gin, Benedictine, Orange juice. Watch our video tutorial to master this recipe.

About This Cocktail

The Monkey Gland is a classic cocktail from the early 20th century that is known for its bold and unconventional flavor. Despite its quirky name, the Monkey Gland cocktail is actually a blend of gin, grenadine, orange juice, and a few dashes of bitters. It was created in the 1920s and became popular in speakeasies during the Prohibition era. The drink is often noted for its tart, fruity, and slightly sweet taste with a touch of spiciness and complexity from the bitters.

Ingredients

Gin
GIN
2 oz
Benedictine
BENEDICTINE
1 tsp
Orange juice
ORANGE JUICE
1/2 oz
Grenadine
GRENADINE
1 tsp

How to Mix

Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.