A vintage cocktail that's befitting to toast the longest reigning, most respected, and the greatest ever monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth...
A less aggressive and assertively dry martini, possibly for those who find them a bit raw, but still with a nice touch of bitterness on the finish With so few ingredients their respective qualities will be very evident of course. Very nice and refreshing cocktail.
Cognac version was also very nice. Bumped up the spirit to 45ml, split the vermouth equally between Dolin and carpano. Orange twist. A very pleasant night cap!
Made the brandy variation with 50/50 Grand Marnier/Triple Sec in place of the Orange Curacao. A rich, smooth, boozy sipper. The variation worthy of it's own page.
I made the gin variation with Greenalls London gin and Noilly Prat vermouth. As a fan of gin martinis this had a certain very welcome ‘je ne sais quoi’ with the addition of Benedictine. Very nice. Can see this becoming a regular choice.