What Was the Queen’s Favourite Cocktail?

A royal ritual, bottled.

When it comes to royal indulgences, the late Queen was famously understated. A Corgi here, a Hermes scarf there. But behind palace doors, there was one daily ritual she rarely missed: a simple cocktail of gin and Dubonnet.

Yes, really.

While Bond ordered martinis and aristocrats sipped claret, Queen Elizabeth II chose something older, quieter, and unmistakably British. A blend of dry gin and a curious fortified wine called Dubonnet, served over ice with a slice of lemon. No fuss. No frills. Just tradition in a glass.

She reportedly enjoyed one most days before lunch. It wasn’t about getting tipsy. It was about ritual. The calm before the storm. A moment to oneself, even with a crown.

So what exactly is Dubonnet?An old-world apéritif with French roots and a whisper of quinine. Bittersweet. Botanical. Oddly brilliant when paired with gin. It turns out, Her Majesty had rather good taste.

Why does this matter?Because in a world full of novelty drinks, there’s something deeply appealing about a cocktail with lineage. A drink you can imagine being sipped in Sandringham, or on the steps of a country house, or even somewhere slightly more misbehaved.

And that’s why we bottled it. G&D is our tribute to the Queen’s favourite tipple, reimagined for a new generation. It’s bold. It’s British. And it’s ready when you are.

How to drink it?However you damn well please. But if you want to follow tradition: ice, lemon, lunchtime.

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