Gypsy Queen
Vodka with Bénédictine and bitters. A 1950s herbal cocktail.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 33% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Bénédictine
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml vodka into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml Bénédictine into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir well. It is strong.
About the Gypsy Queen
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Gypsy Queen FAQ
What's in a Gypsy Queen?
60 ml vodka, 15 ml bénédictine, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Gypsy Queen?
About 33% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Gypsy Queen?
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 Gypsy Queen in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
