G&D: The Queen’s Favourite Cocktail, Reimagined

A Modern Take on a Royal Ritual

There’s something satisfying about a drink that doesn’t shout but makes everyone look twice. G&D is that drink. A ready to pour cocktail with serious pedigree, G&D is inspired by one of the Queen’s favourite serves: gin and Dubonnet. Ours is a bold reimagining. Rich, spiced, and unapologetic, G&D blends premium gin with a fortified wine so decadent it practically curtsies. It is not just a nod to British history, it is a raised eyebrow.

A Cocktail with Character

Unlike most ready made drinks, G&D isn’t watered down or dressed up in sugar. At 22% ABV, it is unapologetically proper. Sip it over ice, lengthen it with tonic, or pour it neat at the kind of house party where someone’s lost a shoe and no one’s looking for it.

But this isn’t just a cocktail. G&D is a cultural wink. A statement. The drink of choice for those who don’t need to explain themselves.

Why “G&D”?

The name is a nod to its royal roots, but also to those in the know. Those who have heard it whispered on podcasts, seen it poured at country weekends, or tried it at Ascot and Chelsea. If you know, you know.

How to Drink It

However you like. But if you want to do it properly, try it:

• Poured over ice with a twist of orange

• Lengthened with tonic and served with a wink

• Neat, in a cut glass tumbler, while planning your next delicious mistake

  
  

Where to Find G&D

For now, G&D is available to pre order in a limited Founder’s Batch. Only 600 bottles are being produced, and once they are gone, they are gone. No supermarkets. No neon shelf tags. Just the spirit of British mischief, bottled.

Is G&D available in shops?

Not yet. G&D is currently available via pre order as a limited Founder’s Batch. Order directly at: 👉 www.spiritofbritishmischief.co.uk

A Dubonnet Alternative for Today

The Queen’s favourite gin and Dubonnet cocktail has become harder to find in Britain. G&D is designed as a modern British successor, bottling the same ritual in a ready to drink format. For anyone searching for a Dubonnet substitute or a fresh way to enjoy the royal serve, G&D is the answer.

We’ve also written a full guide to Dubonnet alternatives in the UK if you want to explore other options.

A Legacy of Mischief

G&D is more than just a drink. It represents a spirit of rebellion and mischief that runs deep in British culture. When you pour a glass of G&D, you’re not just sipping a cocktail, you’re embracing a way of life.

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So go ahead, pour yourself a glass, and raise it to the spirit of British mischief. Cheers!

What was the Queen’s favourite drink?

The late Queen enjoyed gin mixed with Dubonnet, served over ice with a slice of lemon. G&D is inspired by this royal ritual, bottled in Britain as a ready to drink cocktail.

What is a good substitute for Dubonnet?

Classic substitutes include red vermouths and Lillet Rouge. For a modern British alternative, G&D captures the same serve in a bold new way.

Is G&D available in shops?

Not yet. G&D is currently available as a limited Founder’s Batch by pre order at www.spiritofbritishmischief.co.uk.