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Easy Coronation Cocktails Part 1 – Dubonnet and Gin

by | Apr 25, 2023 | Cocktail Making, Recipes

Coronation Cocktails Dubonnet and Gin Queens Favourite

With the King’s Coronation nearly here we’ve got three easy to create gin cocktails for you to make for the perfect celebration. 

DUBONNET AND GIN 

Our first cocktail was Queen Elizabeth’s favourite and is a perfect combination of our Queen Cleo London Dry and the spicy and herby Dubonnet.

Created by Pernod Ricard, Dubonnet is a French drink which combines fortified wine and herbs and spices to create a lovely taste combination with gin.  Like tonic, Dubonnet also contains quinine so sits well with a London Dry gin. 

It’s simple to make and is a lovely elegant drink to share and to toast our late Queen.

You’ll need

  • A cocktail shaker
  • A martini glass  

INGREDIENTS

STEP 1

Place ice into your cocktail shaker. 

STEP 2

Measure 50ml of Queen Cleo London Dry Gin and add to the cocktail shaker. 

STEP 3

Measure 100ml of Dubonnet and add to the cocktail shaker. 

STEP 4

Gently shake the ingredients in the cocktail shaker.  

STEP 5 

Strain your Dubonnet and Gin into the martini glass. 

STEP 6

Garnish with orange peel. 

STEP 7

CHEERS!

Enjoy your cocktail but beware!  Dubonnet is 14.8% so it’s delicious and boozy.

Want to see more recipes?  You can find them here. 

 

HERE’S OUR STORY

After 4 years of being together we never thought that we would one day be in business together. Who knew where a simple text message could lead….

It all started with a conversation with Nicola at one of The Little Gin and Rum Company’s events in Leeds. Amy sent a message to Ian saying “Do you fancy buying a gin and rum company?” and the wheels were set in motion.

OUR BACKGROUND

IAN:

“As a sales professional travelling the UK and the world, I have made travelling and alcohol my thing.  With over 20 years experience supplying the hospitality industry with software and e-learning, I can’t wait to start sharing Queen Cleo Spirits with the industry I love.  You’ll usually find me with my favourite Queen Cleo Rum with ginger ale.”

AMY:

“Where Ian loves sales, I love marketing and as a digital marketing trainer and professional public speaker, I always have a lot to say.  When Nicola and Emma started virtual events in lockdown, I jumped at the opportunity to talk about gin and rum and nearly 200 events later, I still love it.  Old Tom is my favourite tipple and I’ll even drink it neat with just a cube of ice and a squeeze of lime.”

THE FUTURE

Nicola and Emma have created a gin and rum legacy and we are honoured to take it into the future.   

We can’t wait to share our plans with you and we promise to make Queen Cleo proud. 

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