Cool off with this easy Queens Cocktail recipe! To make this refreshing summer drink, use London Dry Gin, Strucchi Rosso Vermouth, Strucchi Dry Vermouth, and fresh pineapple juice.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 129
Ingredients
- 1 oz London Dry Gin
- ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
- ½ oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 oz fresh pineapple juice
- Ice cubes
- Cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Martini Glass
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your martini glass by stirring some ice in it.
- Add Pineapple Juice: Pour in a shaker 1 oz fresh pineapple juice.
- Add Dry Vermouth: Add ½ oz Dry Vermouth to the mix.
- Add Sweet Vermouth: Measure and pour ½ oz Sweet Vermouth into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 1 oz London Dry Gin into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Fine strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a cherry and serve.
Notes
Substitutes:
- London Dry Gin: If you don't have London Dry Gin, you can use any other type of gin you prefer. I've also tried vodka as a substitute; it has a different but enjoyable flavor.
- Sweet Vermouth: If Sweet Vermouth isn't available, opt for any fortified wine. In a pinch, I've used red wine with a splash of simple syrup to mimic the sweetness and complexity.
- Dry Vermouth: If you're out of dry vermouth, try using white wine with a dash of bitters as an alternative.
- Fresh Pineapple Juice: Canned pineapple juice works fine if fresh isn't available, though fresh juice gives a brighter flavor.
Making a Pitcher of Queens Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of London Dry Gin, 4 oz of Sweet Vermouth, 4 oz of Dry Vermouth, and 8 oz of fresh pineapple juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin, vermouths, and pineapple juice with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with a pineapple slice and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic gin's botanicals.
- Vermouth Substitute: For both types of vermouth, use non-alcoholic versions or mix grape juice with apple cider vinegar for acidity and complexity.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
The standard recipe is already vegan-friendly since it uses plant-based ingredients like pineapple juice and botanical spirits. If you want to be extra cautious, just ensure that your vermouth brands are certified vegan.What is a Queens Cocktail?
A Queens Cocktail is a gin-based drink made of London Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, and fresh pineapple juice. It’s easy to make; you must measure and mix the ingredients properly. This cocktail offers a unique blend of botanical flavors from the gin and vermouths, balanced by the sweetness of pineapple juice.
What is a Queens Cocktail made of – The ingredients
You need these ingredients to prepare a Queens Cocktail:
- London Dry Gin: Provides a solid botanical base with juniper and other herbal notes.
- Sweet Vermouth: Adds sweetness and complexity with its rich, spiced flavor.
- Dry Vermouth: Balances the drink with its dry, slightly bitter profile.
- Fresh Pineapple Juice: Brings a tropical sweetness that complements the botanicals and vermouths.
