Queens Cocktail Recipe
Written by 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.