Monkey Gland
A gin-based cocktail with absinthe, orange juice, and pomegranate molasses. It is lightly acidic and off-dry, and at about 16% ABV it is of moderate strength.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Monkey Gland
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Volume174 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.6 g (3.8%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.29%
SweetnessOff-dry
Harry McElhone, “ABC of Mixing Cocktails” (1922)
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