Dubonnet Cocktail
Equal parts gin and Dubonnet. Famously a favourite of the Queen Mother.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Dubonnet Rouge
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml Dubonnet Rouge into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Some versions use more Dubonnet. Try 2:1 if you like it softer.
About the Dubonnet Cocktail
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Dubonnet Cocktail FAQ
What's in a Dubonnet Cocktail?
30 ml gin, 30 ml dubonnet rouge, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Dubonnet Cocktail?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Dubonnet Cocktail?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Dubonnet Cocktail in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
