Queen Elizabeth
Zutaten
- Dry Vermouth 1/2 oz
- Gin 1 1/2 oz
- Benedictine 1 1/2 tsp
Anweisungen
Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Queen Elizabeth is a refined, spirit-forward cocktail combining gin, dry vermouth, and a small measure of Bénédictine, stirred and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The Bénédictine introduces a complex herbal and honeyed sweetness that softens the dryness of the vermouth and adds depth to the gin's botanical character. It is a vintage Martini variant of considerable elegance.
History & Origins
Queen Elizabeth is a classic cocktail of uncertain origin named in honour of one of the British monarchs who bore that name, most likely Queen Elizabeth I or the then-reigning Queen Elizabeth II. It appears in American and British bartending references from the mid-20th century and is associated with the tradition of regal-named cocktails that were popular in the era. No specific creator is credited and the exact dating of the recipe is disputed.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Clean gin botanicals with a dry vermouth herbal note and the warm honey and aromatic spice of Bénédictine. Palate: Spirit-forward with juniper and gin botanical character driving the palate, dry vermouth adding a herbal dryness, and Bénédictine weaving through with sweet honey, chamomile, and Cognac warmth. Finish: Very long, dry, and complex with the gin and Bénédictine flavours intertwined in a persistent aromatic echo.
Pro Tip
Use a high-quality French dry vermouth — dolin or noilly prat — and add the Bénédictine last when stirring so its sweetness does not dominate the stir, achieving proper dilution before the honey flavour becomes too pronounced.
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