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.
18% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
- Gin¾ oz
- Dubonnet1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Dubonnet Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Dubonnet
- 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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