Cocktail
Opera
How to make an Opera - the elegant gin cocktail with Dubonnet, maraschino and orange bitters. A refined classic from the 1920s.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Opera is a refined gin cocktail from the 1920s that combines gin with herbal Dubonnet and a hint of maraschino. Complex, elegant and with a fine sweetness - a drink for lovers of classic aperitifs.
Instructions
- Add gin, Dubonnet, maraschino and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill up with ice cubes.
- Stir cold for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange zest over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: The maraschino is intense - use it sparingly so it complements the delicate herbal notes of the Dubonnet rather than masking them.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dubonnet?
Dubonnet is a French aperitif wine made from wine, herbs and quinine bark with a fine, slightly bitter sweetness.
Where does the Opera Cocktail come from?
The Opera is a classic from the 1920s and appeared in several early cocktail books of that era.
How does the Opera taste?
It is elegant and complex with herbal notes from the Dubonnet, a cherry note from the maraschino and the juniper freshness of the gin.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Dubonnet Rouge2 cl
- Maraschino liqueur1 cl
- Orange bitters2 dashes
- Orange zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
