Monkey Gland
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a cocktail glass. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the gin, orange juice, grenadine, and a small amount of absinthe. 4. Shake well until chilled. 5. Strain into the chilled glass.
Description:
The Monkey Gland is a 1920s cocktail usually associated with Harry McElhone and Harry's New York Bar in Paris. The name refers to the medical experiments of Serge Voronoff, which were widely discussed at the time. In flavor, it is an unusual mix of gin, orange, and a light anise note. Absinthe should be an accent rather than the main flavor; that keeps the cocktail fruity while adding dry herbal depth.