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Dubonnet Cocktail

Dubonnet Cocktail is a cocktail made with Dubonnet Rouge, Gin, Bitters, and Lemon Peel. The listed recipe is stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic24.7% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

113 kcalCalories
24.7%ABV
3.6gSugar
5.3gCarbs
0.94Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.Stirred
  2. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Dubonnet Cocktail taste like?

Dubonnet Cocktail has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

HerbalCitrusBotanical

Supporting notes

JuniperSpiceSweetWineBitter

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Similar styles

Try this if you like aperitif-style drinks

Choose the Dubonnet Cocktail when you want a smoother, wine-like cocktail with herbal and citrus lift. It suits slower sipping and salty snacks better than tropical food.

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Dubonnet Cocktail

For a softer version, add a small amount of sweetness or citrus. For a drier version, keep the bitter or herbal ingredient clear and avoid extra fruit syrup.

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Skip Dubonnet Cocktail if...

Skip Dubonnet Cocktail if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin3/4 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersKnown variation
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes
When a recipe says only “bitters,” Angostura is a common aromatic default, except in drinks built around another named bitters style.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Peel1 twist of

Lemon TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
A lemon twist is usually a close substitute for lemon peel.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Dubonnet Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Dubonnet Cocktail uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.