Ingredients

  • 2 ozvodka
  • ½ ozbénédictine
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • 🍋Lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add vodka, Bénédictine, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

📜 History

The Gypsy Queen emerged during the mid-20th century cocktail era when bartenders experimented with vodka as a neutral base for highlighting liqueurs. The combination with Bénédictine, the legendary French herbal liqueur made by monks, creates unexpected depth and complexity. The drink showcases how vodka's clean profile can serve as a canvas for more flavorful spirits.

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