Monkey Gland
Ingredients
Make
05
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~90 g
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Created by: Harry McElhone
Source: ABC of Mixing Cocktails
Year: 1922
Drink size: ≈ 174 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 28 ml (22 g)
Same alcohol as: 70 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 6 g (3.2%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.25%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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