Monkey Gland (Palatable)

Name: Monkey Gland (Palatable)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 dash Angostura Bitters; 8 ml Raspberry Syrup; 45 ml Gin; 15 ml Orange Juice; 15 ml Lime Juice; 1 dash Absinthe; 15 ml Triple Sec

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Shake Gin, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Triple Sec with ice. Strain into a coupe.

The Monkey Gland has long been criticized for its lack of balance and palatability in modern times. The classic recipe featuring gin, absinthe, raspberry syrup, and orange juice often fails to impress contemporary drinkers due to its overly sweet and chaotic flavor profile. However, with some tweaks—such as incorporating acid, bitters, and swapping out the orange juice for an orange liqueur—we can create a cocktail that closely resembles a Pegu Club but with added berry flavors and an absinthe rinse. This adaptation turns it into a more enjoyable drink. Cheers!

Method

Shaken

Glass

coupe

Difficulty

Hard

Flavor Profile

Bitter

Floral

Fruity

Sour