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Gypsy Queen

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David Wondrich
David Wondrich is an award-winning writer and cocktail historian. He’s the author of influential books including "Imbibe!" and "Punch."
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One of the earliest vodka-cocktail recipes created in the US, this simple tipple dates back to 1938.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
  • 1 oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: 1 Thin-cut lemon peel

Steps

  1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with cracked ice.

  2. Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. Twist a swatch of thin-cut lemon peel over the top and discard.