# Monkey Gland

Gin and fresh orange sharpened by absinthe and grenadine.

Strength: 23% ABV

## Ingredients

- 45 ml [Dry gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/dry-gin.md)
- 45 ml [Fresh orange juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-orange-juice.md)
- 1 tablespoon [Absinthe](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/absinthe.md)
- 1 tablespoon [Grenadine](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/grenadine.md)

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## Method

1. Shake all the ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/monkey-gland
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/monkey-gland-982afca2.webp
- Recipe source: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/monkey-gland/