Monkey Gland
Gin · Coupe
Harry MacElhone's 1923 Paris creation named for a then-fashionable rejuvenation surgery — gin, orange juice, grenadine, and an absinthe rinse.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 20% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | citrus, herbal, historic, floral |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Orange Juice1.5 oz
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Absinthe1 rinse
- Orange Peel1 twist
Method
- Rinse coupe with absinthe and discard excess
- Add gin, orange juice, and grenadine to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into absinthe-rinsed coupe
- Garnish with orange peel
Pro Tips
- Harry MacElhone's 1923 Paris creation named after a then-fashionable rejuvenation surgery.
- Absinthe rinse is the critical finish — not optional.
- Fresh OJ is mandatory; bottled juice destroys the drink's balance.