Rolls Royce
A perfect martini rounded with Bénédictine. Smooth and luxurious, as the name suggests.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gin
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 5 ml Bénédictine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 40 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml Bénédictine into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Bar-spoon measures of Bénédictine are enough.
About the Rolls Royce
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.
Rolls Royce FAQ
What's in a Rolls Royce?
40 ml gin, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 15 ml dry vermouth, 5 ml bénédictine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Rolls Royce?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Rolls Royce?
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 Rolls Royce in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
