- Her Majesty the Queen's favourite cocktail is reportedly a gin and Dubonnet.
- William Hanson, a British etiquette and manners expert, posted an Instagram video on how to make the perfect one.
- 'It's a refreshingly fruity drink with a slightly bitter edge.'
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An etiquette expert shares how to make the Queen’s favourite cocktail — and how to pronounce it
Want to impress your next dinner guests with an old school gin and Dubonnet favoured by Her Majesty?
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Her Majesty the Queen's eating and drinking habits have been widely covered by the world's media.
We know that she likes to start her day with tea and biscuits — don't we all — and is partial to a morning bowl of Special K. She also reportedly enjoys the odd glass of Champagne, and her favourite cocktail is said to be a gin and Dubonnet.
If you're wondering what the cocktail is exactly, British etiquette and manners expert William Hanson has helpfully posted a video on Instagram demonstrating how to make the perfect gin and Dubonnet (pronounced Dubonnay).
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He says it's a "refreshingly fruity drink with a slightly bitter edge." The late Queen Mother was also reportedly a fan.
Here's Hanson's three-step guide to the perfect gin and Dubonnet:
1. Use a lowball tumbler — but a wine glass will also do.
2. Add three cubes of ice to the glass.
3. Add one part gin — Gordon's, of course, which holds a royal warrant.
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4. Add two parts Dubonnet, which is a fortified red wine.
5. Finally, add a slice of lemon.
6. Stir and enjoy as a pre-dinner digestif.
Watch him make the drink here:
How to make the perfect gin... @ williamrhhanson
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