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Monkey Gland Cocktail

Monkey Gland

Susan
Learn how to make the Monkey Gland, Harry MacElhone's gin and orange classic with a strange 1920s backstory, plus variations and history.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine British
Servings 1
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 dash absinthe
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 to 1½ teaspoons grenadine, to taste
  • Garnish: Orange slice, or flamed orange peel

Instructions
 

  • Swirl a dash of absinthe in a coupe to coat it, then discard any excess liqueur
  • Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice
  • Shake until chilled
  • Strain into a coupe
  • Garnish with an orange slice, or flamed orange peel

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword gin
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