The Duchess
A dry and citrus cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21% ABV ∙
The Duchess is a stirred equal-parts cocktail of London dry gin, orange curaçao, Sauvignon blanc, and dry vermouth, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 20 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 20 mlSauvignon blanc wine 20 mlDry vermouth 20 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Use Sauvignon blanc and dry vermouth from freshly opened, refrigerated bottles. Together they're half the drink, so an oxidized bottle shows at once.
History
The Duchess is a modern cocktail combining London dry gin, orange curaçao, sauvignon blanc, and dry vermouth. The name shares its title with an unrelated, much older Savoy-era cocktail made from absinthe and two vermouths, but the two drinks are distinct recipes that happen to share a name rather than a lineage.
FAQ
What is the Duchess cocktail?
A modern stirred cocktail of equal parts London dry gin, orange curaçao, Sauvignon blanc and dry vermouth, 20 ml each, served up in a coupe with an orange twist. Since wine and vermouth make up half the drink, it is lighter than most stirred cocktails, at about 21% ABV.
