Wedding Belle
Gin, Dubonnet, cherry liqueur and orange juice. A Savoy recipe.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Dubonnet Rouge
- 15 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 15 ml Orange juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml Dubonnet Rouge into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake and strain.
About the Wedding Belle
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.
Wedding Belle FAQ
What's in a Wedding Belle?
30 ml gin, 30 ml dubonnet rouge, 15 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 15 ml orange juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Wedding Belle?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Wedding Belle?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Wedding Belle in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
