French BlondevsMonkey Gland

Which one fits your taste?

French Blonde

A delicate gin cocktail with St-Germain, grapefruit, and a top of sparkling wine.

Monkey Gland

A curious Jazz Age classic blending gin, orange juice, grenadine, and a whisper of absinthe.

French Blonde
Monkey Gland
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Coupe
Flavor Notes
sweet, herbal
sweet, herbal
Strong?

Which should you pick?

The French Blonde and Monkey Gland share a very similar flavor profile — both are sweet and approachable and herbal and aromatic. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (gin vs. gin) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.