Dubonnet Cocktail

Dubonnet Cocktail

Gin and Dubonnet Rouge stirred and served with a lemon twist—Queen Elizabeth II’s favored aperitif.

22%

ABV

easy

Difficulty

coupe

Glass

Flavor Profile

History & Heritage

A staple of British aperitif culture combining gin with the aromatized wine Dubonnet, reportedly beloved by Queen Elizabeth II.

Ingredients

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1.5 oz

Method

Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.

1

Stir with ice until chilled

2

Strain into a chilled coupe

3

Express a lemon twist over the top

Glassware

coupe

Served up in a coupe

Garnish

Lemon twist

Express oils

Flavor Journey

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2

Sweet

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0

Sour

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2

Bitter

out of 10

6

Strong

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Master's Tips

Professional insights to elevate your craft

Keep Dubonnet refrigerated after opening

Stir gently to avoid over‑dilution

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