Name: Gypsy Queen
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka; 15 ml Bénédictine D.O.M.; 1 dash Aromatic bitters

Ingredients

1 1/2 fl oz

Ketel One Vodka

1/2 fl oz

Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur

1 dash

Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.

Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Gypsy Queen contains 148 calories

Alcohol content:

1.4 standard drinks
31.52% alc./vol. (63.03° proof)
19 grams of pure alcohol

History

Drinks historian David Wondrich discovered the earliest known reference to the Gypsy Queen in a 1938 booklet published by New York City's famed The Russian Tea Room. This makes it one of the earliest vodka-cocktails in the USA.

In his seminal 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, David Embury says, "The original recipe calls for a proportion of 1 to 2. This, however, is rather sweet. About 5 top 6 parts vodka to 1 of Benedictine makes a much better drink." [The above recipe is 3 to 1.]

Embury's "Gypsy or Gypsy Queen" recipe of 1-part Benedictine and 2 to 6 parts Vodka stipulates "1 dash Orange Bitters to each drink" but Angostura or similar aromatic bitters produce a rounder cocktail.

Comments & Discussion

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Ruth Harvey 25w

5 stars for a simple cocktail that is much more than the sum of its parts.

G. M. Genovese Premium Member 1y

This drink is merely a vehicle for the Benedictine. I enjoyed this way more with a good tequila.

Miguel Perales Premium Member 1y

Fantastic flavors. Slightly sweet and the Benedictine really stands out in this one. The bitters add a nice balance at the end.

Maximilian Ottosson 2y

The Gypsy Queen cocktail presents a surprising blend of caramel and honey notes from the Benedictine D.O.M, complemented by the smooth influence of vodka that tames its spiciness. This concoction delivers a unique and flavorful experience, showcasing a well-balanced profile that intrigues the palate with each sip.

Kevin Campbell 3y

I liked this more after a dash or two of chocolate bitters, but it was very good to start as well

Chinx X 3y

Delicious and elegant

Alexandre Perron 4y

Quite surprising ! I am not a big fan of Vodka initially, but I must admit that this drink is great.

John Hinojos Premium Member 4y

If you are looking for a great and flavourful aperitif, this is one to try. Just slightly sweet, and the herbal tastes from the Benedictine and bitters. Well balanced. Does benefit from a long stir.