Monkey Gland recipe
Gin, orange juice, absinthe and grenadine, shaken and strained into a martini glass, garnished with a slice of orange.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Martini glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Monkey Gland?
Gin
Gin is a distilled alcohol drink made from Juniper Berries and is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.
Its popularity is growing year on year, with sales in the UK rising beyond £3 billion per year.
For Gin, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Grenadine
Grenadine is a non-alcoholic bar syrup that’s traditionally used to give a cocktail a red or pink tint and is made from pomegranate.
Cocktails with Grenadine
What Equipment do you need to make a Monkey Gland?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
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Recipe card
Monkey Gland
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Martini glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, gin, orange juice, absinthe, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange.
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Monkey Gland FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Monkey Gland?
To make a Monkey Gland, you need 45ml / 1.5oz gin, 45ml / 1.5oz orange juice, 1 tablespoon absinthe and 1 tablespoon grenadine, plus a slice of orange to garnish. There’s more about gin, orange juice and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Monkey Gland?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Monkey Gland?
A Monkey Gland contains 45ml / 1.5oz gin and 1 tablespoon absinthe.
Is a Monkey Gland shaken or stirred?
A Monkey Gland is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a martini glass.
Can I make a Monkey Gland without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Monkey Gland served in?
Serve a Monkey Gland in a martini glass.
How do you garnish a Monkey Gland?
Garnish a Monkey Gland with a slice of orange.
How do I make a Monkey Gland for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 180ml gin, 180ml orange juice, 4 tablespoons absinthe and 4 tablespoons grenadine. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
