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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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HorsesAreRunningOn3LegsTonight · 08/02/2026 18:24

A “ Gin and It “ , ie a gin with Italian red vermouth is fab ( 1 part gin to 2 parts Martini Rosso )
Try it x

xxSxxxxxxx · 09/02/2026 09:16

PeriMerry · 08/02/2026 09:57

@NavyTurtle

It's G & Divas - which has been mentioned many times on this thread.

"Deavers"!!😂

Stephanie1311 · 09/02/2026 13:01

Love a Vesper. Gin, vodka and white vermouth. Rough ratio of 3/1/0.5. Served like a Martini. See YouTube videos of them being made at Dukes Bar. Their version contains 125ml of liqueur!

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