Dubonnet Cocktail
Bahan
- Dubonnet Rouge 1 1/2 oz
- Gin 3/4 oz
- Bitters 1 dash
- Lemon peel 1 twist of
Petunjuk
Stir all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.
The Dubonnet Cocktail is a classic aperitif-style drink combining Dubonnet Rouge, a French quinquina wine, with gin, a dash of bitters, and a lemon peel twist. It is a low-to-moderate ABV, wine-forward cocktail with a pleasantly bittersweet, herbal character. The drink is reportedly a favorite of the British Royal Family.
History & Origins
Dubonnet was created in 1846 by chemist Joseph Dubonnet in Paris as a means of making quinine more palatable for French Foreign Legion soldiers stationed in North Africa. The Dubonnet Cocktail as a gin-based mixed drink became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in Britain, where Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was famously fond of it. Its precise formulation is disputed across bartending literature.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: dark berry and wine aromas from the Dubonnet Rouge with juniper from the gin and a spiced, herbal note from the bitters. Palate: bittersweet and wine-forward with a dried cherry and quinine character, underscored by the gin's botanicals. Finish: pleasantly bitter, herbal, and dry with a lingering citrus note from the lemon peel.
Pro Tip
Use equal parts Dubonnet and gin for the traditional ratio, and twist a fresh lemon peel directly over the glass before dropping it in to release the aromatic oils onto the surface.
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