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Monkey Gland

Monkey Gland

Supposedly named after an operation that involved the transplant of monkey organs.

Serves 1



45 ml   gin (see note)
45 ml   fresh orange juice
20 ml   pomegranate molasses (see note)
1 tbsp   absinthe (see note)


1 Add ingredients to a shaker or bar glass half-filled with ice. Shake hard and fast, strain into a chilled large martini glass and serve.

Note Bax uses Plymouth gin and Lemercier absinthe. Pomegranate molasses is available from Middle Eastern and gourmet food stores.

RECIPE Matt Bax PHOTOGRAPHY Dieu Tan STYLING Emma Knowles

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