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Stirred · 1 serving

Dubonnet Cocktail

A balanced stirred cocktail combining quinquina, gin, orange bitters.

Short answer

Dubonnet Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with quinquina, gin, orange bitters, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dubonnet Cocktail ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Dubonnet Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Quinquina45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Gin22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: One short lemon twist

Method

How to make Dubonnet Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One short lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure quinquina, gin, orange bitters, lemon accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe. Combine the quinquina, gin, and one optional measured dash of orange bitters in a mixing glass with solid ice. Stir for 20–25 seconds, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, express one short lemon peel, and retain it as the only garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One short lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Dubonnet Cocktail taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Dubonnet Cocktail questions

What is in a Dubonnet Cocktail?

Kokto’s build uses quinquina, gin, orange bitters, and lemon.

How long does a Dubonnet Cocktail take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dubonnet Cocktail prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Dubonnet Cocktail alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B068https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=560 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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