5 cl | Gin |
50 ml | Orange Juice |
1 cl | Absinthe |
10 ml | Grenadine |
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Flavor:
Base:
Gin
Decoration:
No Decoration
Glass:
Cocktail Coupe
Strength:
Shake all ingredients together with ice cubes in the cocktail shaker.
Pour the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
The Monkey Gland is a classic cocktail that originated in the 1920s in Paris. The name of the cocktail stems from the controversial experiment of French surgeon Serge Voronoff, who attempted to enhance the health of older individuals by implanting animal testicles. This process was dubbed "monkey gland transplantation" and sparked considerable controversy at the time. Despite its unusual name, the Monkey Gland cocktail is very popular and often described as a sweet and fruity cocktail. The cocktail's unique flavor is achieved through the combination of Gin, Orange Juice, Grenadine, and Absinthe. The addition of Absinthe imparts a pleasant bitterness, which is balanced by the sweetness of the Orange Juice and Grenadine. Over the years, the Monkey Gland has experienced various adaptations, and there are numerous variations of the original recipe. One way to vary the cocktail is to replace the Gin with vodka or to add different juices and syrups. The cocktail remains very popular and is served in many bars and restaurants around the world.