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Shaken · 1 serving

Monkey Gland

A bold gin and orange classic accented by absinthe and grenadine.

Short answer

Kokto’s Monkey Gland uses 45 ml gin, 45 ml orange juice, 1 tablespoon absinthe, 1 tablespoon grenadine. This shaken build serves 1 and takes about 4 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Monkey Gland ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Monkey Gland ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Orange Juice45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1 tablespoon———
Grenadine1 tablespoon———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Monkey Gland

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a stemmed cocktail glass and measure the absinthe and grenadine carefully.

  2. 02

    Pour the gin, fresh orange juice, absinthe, and grenadine into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the drink is cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass to remove pulp and ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Leave the drink ungarnished and serve immediately while cold and aromatic.

Tasting profile

What does Monkey Gland taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessMedium · 3/5
  • SournessLow · 2/5
  • BitternessVery low · 1/5
  • StrengthHigh · 4/5
  • FreshnessMedium · 3/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Monkey Gland: ingredient choices

Are absinthe and grenadine optional?

Both are required in this published gin-and-orange build. Their measures are tablespoons, not dashes. Use the displayed units carefully and do not silently substitute a different specification.

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Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Monkey Gland

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

Quick answers

Monkey Gland questions

What is in a Monkey Gland?

Kokto’s build uses gin, orange juice, absinthe, and grenadine.

How long does a Monkey Gland take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Monkey Gland prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Monkey Gland alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/monkey-gland/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved
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