Supermarkets were running out of ingredients to make the cocktail enjoyed by the Queen as Her Majesty was laid to rest. Like the Queen Mother, the late monarch is said to have favoured a Dubonnet and gin.
Mourners hoping to raise a glass to Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral were met with empty shelves when looking for a key ingredient needed to make the simple cocktail.
After House of Malt sold out of Dubbonet, a wine-based French apéritif, the Mirror found the drink was also unavailable on the Tesco website on the morning of the Queen's funeral. The shortage comes after a BBC reporter pointed out that shelves in a Waitrose had completely sold out of the stuff.
Journalist Mark Williamson captioned a snap of an empty shelf, as he wrote: "Dubonnet sold out at Waitrose - sent earlier this evening." Another shopper tweeted: "I noticed this afternoon that my local Waitrose has sold out of Dubonnet."
You can add Dubonnet to your Waitrose shop online, but it is unclear if it is definitely in stock today or not. The alcohol also sold out back in June when the nation celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of Her Majesty taking to the throne.
The description of the drink on Drink Supermarket for the Platinum Jubilee reads: "Made by Joseph Dubonnet to combat malaria for the French army, Dubonnet is the chosen drink for our late Queen Elizabeth II. A sweet wine with bitter notes made from a blend of fortified wine, herbs, spices and Quinine. Perfect for Her Majesty, so drink like a royal."
The Queen's funeral took place today,September 19, after the Queen died aged 96 at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8. The doors of Westminster Abbey opened at 8am to the 2,000 guests who attended the service as millions watched all over the world.
At 10.44am, the Queen's coffin was led in procession to Westminster Abbey, ready for the state funeral. King Charles was joined by the Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward following the coffin.
Princes William and Harry, as well as the remaining grandchildren, also walked in the procession behind the older generation of royals. Prince George and Princess Charlotte walked together with their parents, followed by their uncle and aunt, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and other family members.
After the service, a procession led toward Hyde Park Corner, before the coffin was transported to Windsor for a committal service, and then later a small, private ceremony for the Royal Family.
The final few people observing the Queen lying-in-state trickled through Westminster Hall at about 6.30am.
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