Gypsy Queen
A warm, herbal dinner drink of vodka and Bénédictine.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Coupe
The Gypsy Queen is a simple yet potent duo that relies on the herbal complexity of Bénédictine. The vodka lightens the liqueur's texture without diluting its flavor, while dashes of Angostura bitters bridge the gap between the spirit and the sweetener. It is a sipping cocktail that functions similarly to a Rusty Nail but with a more floral, honeyed profile. Served up, it is a sophisticated throwback to the Savoy era of two-ingredient cocktails.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz vodka
- • 1 oz Bénédictine
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Did you know?
“This recipe appears in the 1930 *Savoy Cocktail Book* as a 'Russian' drink, utilizing the vodka-plus-liqueur template popular in European grand hotels.”
Source:Savoy Cocktail Book
Bartender's Note
Express the lemon twist over the drink to cut the honeyed sweetness of the Bénédictine.
How to make the Gypsy Queen
- 1Add vodka, Bénédictine, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
- 2Stir until well chilled
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist
