The Royal Smile is a classic cocktail blending Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin with apple brandy, grenadine, and fresh lemon juice for a balanced, citrus-forward drink. This vintage recipe delivers subtle fruit notes and elegant simplicity.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · coupe or cocktail glass · bar strainer · citrus juicer
Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin is traditional, but any London Dry or American dry gin with clean botanicals will work. Avoid heavily flavored gins that overpower the apple brandy.
Calvados or applejack are ideal substitutes. Bourbon or brandy will change the flavor profile significantly.
Yes, fresh lemon juice is essential. Bottled juice lacks the brightness needed to balance the grenadine and spirits.
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Serve straight up without ice.
It leans balanced with slight sweetness from the grenadine and apple brandy, rounded by dry gin and tart lemon.
