Dubonnet Cocktail
The Dubonnet Cocktail is a strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Stirred and served in a cocktail glass.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 83 out of 100
- Bitter
- 80 out of 100
- Herbal
- 84 out of 100
- Boozy
- 66 out of 100
How to make a Dubonnet Cocktail
To make a Dubonnet Cocktail, stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz dubonnet rouge, ¾ oz gin and 1 dash Bitters. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Dubonnet Rouge1½ oz
- Gin¾ oz
- Bitters1 dash
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour Dubonnet Rouge, gin and bitters into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 3
Fill it with ice.
- 4
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why stir? Dubonnet Rouge, gin and bitters are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Dubonnet Cocktail questions
What does a Dubonnet Cocktail taste like?
Mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Dubonnet Cocktail?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Dubonnet Cocktail and an Artillery?
Both use gin and Bitters. The Dubonnet Cocktail adds dubonnet rouge, while the Artillery uses sweet vermouth. The Artillery is the stronger of the two.
Should a Dubonnet Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Dubonnet rouge and gin are clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What glass do you serve a Dubonnet Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.