How to Make a Golden Doublet Cocktail

The Golden Doublet cocktail was created in London’s American Bar of Savoy Hotel in 1973 by a head barman named Joe Gilmore. This cocktail drink has some royal associations with its name as it was served as a commemorative drink on the wedding ceremony of Captain Mark Williams and Princess Anne.

The cocktail was dubbed by the barman against the horse of the princess which she was riding when she won the Olympic Gold Medal. The drink is made with the help of any kind of sweet apple brandy; for example American apple jack, grand Marnier or French calvados.

Use of Cognac and other types of tart brandies is not suggested as they are not too good for light drinks such as the Golden Doublet cocktail.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Serving Size: 1 serving

Utensils: A cocktail glass and an electric cocktail shaker

Ingredients:

- 3 parts of orange juice
- 1 part of lime juice
- 1 part of Grand Marnier
- Ice cubes as required
- Thin slice of orange or lime for garnishing

Instructions

  • 1

    Take an electric shaker and add ice cubes in it as required.

  • 2

    Now pour three parts of orange juice along with one part of lime juice and one part of Grand Marnier. Turn on the shaker to mix the contents thoroughly.

  • 3

    Get a cocktail glass and then pour the mixture from the shaker into the cocktail glass.

  • 4

    Garnish the drink with a lemon slice or a thin orange wedge and serve.

    Tips & Warnings

    - The cocktails should be served in a chilled glass for better presentation and taste, hence chill the glass for sometime while you prepare for the cocktail. - Strain the cocktail quickly after mixing since the excess water can ruin the taste of it. - Remember, cocktail making involves adding the exact right amount of ingredients in the prescribed quantity. But individuals tastes vary from person to person. You should consider reading this tutorial well before trying your hand at it. If you do not like any particular ingredient or its quantity, you can always change it. - Practice makes a man perfect. Try making this cocktail at least once or twice before you get the mix right and are able to impress your friends and loved ones with your cocktail making skills. - In case you still do not understand something, you can always refer to the online video tutorials present. - Image courtesy: cilumacafe.com

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