Monkey Gland
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled glass
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Fun Facts
Origin
The Monkey Gland was invented in the 1920s by Harry MacElhone, owner of Harry's New York Bar in Paris. The name comes from the then-popular medical practice by Dr. Serge Voronoff, who transplanted monkey testicle tissue into humans to purportedly reverse aging. The cocktail itself mixes gin, orange juice, grenadine, and a dash of absinthe
Popularity
Despite—or perhaps because of—its unusual name and backstory, the Monkey Gland became quite popular in the Parisian cocktail scene of the 1920s and 1930s. Its exotic name and refreshing taste made it a hit among the adventurous expatriates and locals frequenting Harry's Bar
Culture & History
The Monkey Gland is a testament to the creativity and sometimes eccentricity of Prohibition-era cocktail culture. It highlights how cocktail names and ingredients often reflected contemporary cultural and scientific curiosities of the time. The drink remains a curious artifact from a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the past's often peculiar cocktail trends and their connections to broader societal phenomena
