No, it wasn’t just an excuse for a midday buzz. Here's why Queen Elizabeth indulged in this very specific drink every day.

We don't have a translation in English, but the aperitif has long captured our imaginations. Once deemed old fashioned, long established brands like Campari and Dubonnet are making a comeback.

Her cocktail consists of two parts Dubonnet (a fortified wine-based aperitif) and one part gin, a mixture shaken with lots of ice, strained, and poured over a slice of lemon. According to former ...