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The Swollen Gland Cocktail

September 28, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Chartreuse, Gin, orange

I’ve written before about the Monkey Gland cocktail which, despite it’s unfortunate name, is a crazy delicious drink. It’s refreshing, fruity, and with a hint of anise to contrast and add complexity. The Swollen Gland cocktail is a play on the Monkey Gland, turning down the orange, removing the grenadine,... Read More

Cocktails

The Last Word

July 31, 2014July 29, 2016 Chartreuse, Gin, Maraschino

Friends of mine have the PDT Cocktail Book, a veritable treasure trove of cocktail recipes, and they introduced me to this drink just last week in Philadelphia. One sip and I was hooked. Equal parts gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and green Chartreuse, it's potent for sure, but somehow, these... Read More