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To think the Queen had strange taste in drinks?

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Inextremis · 06/02/2026 12:51

I was watching a documentary about what the royals eat - and it was mentioned that the late Queen's favourite drink was equal measures of Gordon's gin and Dubonnet, with a couple of ice cubes. Well, I thought - I've never had Dubonnet, so why not give it a try? I've never been a fan of gin, but thought that maybe the Dubonnet improved the taste in some way. It did not. The drink is bitter and slightly sour. Does anyone drink this and really like it? I'm surprised that, with access to literally any drink on the planet, the Queen chose this. I certainly shan't be drinking it again!

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Ohnonononotagain · 06/02/2026 12:58

I 'm older generation and I remember that in the 1960s Dubonnet was extremely popular. It was considered a really sophisticated drink. I was only a teenager and never tasted it myself but I remember the tv ads.

But tbh I think the Queen's taste in alcoholic drinks is the least of our concerns when it comes to the Royal family atm.

twilightcafe · 06/02/2026 12:57

A Gin and Dubonnet is like rocket fuel. I tried one out of curiosity after the Queen died. I think it's best sipped very slowly.

In terms of taste, I'd say it's like a Negroni, which is along the same taste lines.

Furlane · 06/02/2026 12:57

I think it’s nice, but I like bitter drinks like gin, Campari, Negronis. Negronis have been super popular in recent times, so the queen was definitely not alone!

What sort of drinks do you like?