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Queen Elizabeth
A vintage cocktail that's befitting to toast the longest reigning, most respected, and the greatest ever monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth...
Matt
9th October 2025 at 23:36
Much more gin centric than the it's cousin, the Poet's Dream. IMO a very nice aperitif, and a pleasant alternative to a dry martini. The gin leads and dominates the taste, with a distant hint of the dry vermouth, and then the distinctive mix of herbs from Benedictine flashing into prominence briefly during the finish - never sweet or syrupy.
13th March 2025 at 00:40
Made as an aperitif using 50% more ingredients and putting into a coupe glass. The slight herbal bitter from the Benedictine was perfect before dinner.
15th October 2024 at 13:23
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.
16th October 2024 at 12:03
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!
11th April 2023 at 01:03
Pour all equal quantities of the same ingredients and it's basically a Poet's Dream, no?
11th April 2023 at 10:13
Yes, indeed, the same three ingredients in different proportions. I've added links between the to cocktails. Thanks for bringing to my attention.
7th February 2023 at 05:07
Lovely cocktail to toast Queen Elizabeth II on Feb 6, 2023 and watch The Crown.
20th January 2023 at 20:59
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.
23rd September 2022 at 18:18
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.
14th September 2022 at 09:54
I made the brandy variation. Very smooth. A fine, dignified toast to our Queen.
9th September 2022 at 19:33
Nice drink! Although, given its gin-heavy vibes, it should probably be named for her mother ?
18th August 2023 at 18:22
But her mother was also Queen Elizabeth so maybe it is!
8th September 2022 at 22:56
Did not have the ingredients to make a Dubonnet, so I looked for a cocktail to make in HM QE II's honor on this day.
8th September 2022 at 22:20
Cheers Simon. Perfect drink to toast The Queen today
28th May 2022 at 20:05
Substituted Galliano for Benedictine to make a version for a vegan (Benedictine, as well as Drambuie and Yellow Chartreuse, is made with honey). Not quite as good but an entirely reasonable version.
28th April 2021 at 03:43
Great for after dinner. A little sweet from the Benedictine, but well balanced.
15th October 2020 at 04:28
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Anonymous
14th October 2020 at 20:10
I’ve been looking for something different to do with Benedictine and this is a very refreshing drink
Anonymous
14th October 2020 at 14:06
Spectacular!