Dubonnet Cocktail
Dubonnet Rouge stirred with gin and a dash of bitters — famously a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. Wine-like sweetness balanced by quinine and juniper.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 twist of
- Gin· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Dubonnet· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Sweet Vermouth — classic stand-in
Instructions
Stir all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.
Pairs well with
Wine-quinine sweetness against gin suits a Parisian café spread:
- Baguette with salted butter
- Duck rillettes toasts
- Comté cheese cubes
- Nicoise olives
Similar taste
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