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Stirred · 1 serving

Queen Elizabeth

A balanced stirred cocktail combining dry vermouth, gin, benedictine.

Short answer

Queen Elizabeth is a stirred cocktail made with dry vermouth, gin, and bénédictine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Queen Elizabeth 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
Queen Elizabeth ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dry Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Bénédictine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Queen Elizabeth

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the cocktail thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure dry vermouth, gin, benedictine 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

    Add the gin, dry vermouth, and herbal liqueur to a mixing glass filled with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into a thoroughly chilled cocktail glass, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Queen Elizabeth taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Queen Elizabeth questions

What is in a Queen Elizabeth?

Kokto’s build uses dry vermouth, gin, and bénédictine.

How long does a Queen Elizabeth take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Queen Elizabeth prepared?

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

Is a Queen Elizabeth 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 B051https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=11991 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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