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Queen's

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (47)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/2 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1 fl oz Pineapple juice

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge..

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Queen's contains 168 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.24% alc./vol. (32.47° proof)
  • 19.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

QUEEN'S COCKTAIL.
½ Slice of Crushed Pineapple.
¼ French Vermouth.
¼ Italian Vermouth.
½ Gin.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass.

Harry Craddock, 1930

Review

Gin-based with vermouth's bittersweet wine notes and pineapple tropical fruitiness. This fruity Martini takes its name from a three-equal parts Perfect Martini being called the Queen. This version not only has pineapple but traditionally 1 part dry vermouth and 1 part rosso vermouth to 2 parts gin. I prefer with a tad less dry vermouth.

Cocktail of the day:

6th February 2026 is The day Elizabeth Windsor became Queen

Variations/similar cocktails

Queen Elizabeth; Queen's Jubilee Martini

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Comments & Discussion

VPinTN
Yummy, a martini fit for a Queen !! I used Dolin vermouths because that's what I had, along with Dole Lite Pineapple Juice to cut the carbs. The Hayman's Gin is key: I unfortunately ran out of Haymans after the first round, and was unhappy with both Plymouth or T10 as a substitute (but I did find the T10 + 1 tsp simple syrup and a dash of salt made it close to the original using Haymans). A keeper!!
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Very pleasant. Like the hint on pineapple. Adds a touch of sweetness, but not too much. All the ingredients work well together in this cocktail.
score: 1
Richard Christmas
I am confused by the arithmetic! Shouldn't that be 3/4 oz. Dry French?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Traditionally it should but I prefer with a bit less dry vermouth. I've added a note above to make this clearer. Thanks for bringing to my attention.
score: 1