Dubonnet Aperitif Wine, 75 cl (Packaging may vary)

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The base for Dubonnet is a still wine made from different red grapes. In France, the producers prefer the varietals Merlot and grapes from the Olmo family, such as Rubired and Ruby Cabernet. Theoretically, quinquina today can still offer the same health benefits as before. However, many brands have either drastically reduced their doses of quinine or instead use grey cinchona root, which offer a milder bitterness without any health benefits. When shopping Dubonnet, make sure you get what you want: The original comes from France; U.S. variations taste similar, but they are not exactly the same. So pay attention to the origin if you want to get the traditional taste. If you’re a wine lover, you might have heard of Dubonnet. This fortified and aromatized wine from France is made from red wine, brandy, and various spices. Try the aperitif in these recipes and then find our tips for using up the rest of the bottle below! The best Dubonnet recipes to make the most of the Queen’s favourite drink

Dubonnet’s blend of fortified wine, herbs, and spices, including a small amount of quinine, made it a more pleasant alternative to the bitter quinine tonic. Dubonnet Fizz typically comes in a long drink glass. Alternatively, you can use a white wine glass. Here is how to make it: Our May 2022 issue cover star, this Dubonnet cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve, then decorate with fresh fruit and chocolate curls to serve, if you like. The taste of Dubonnet is comparable to other fortified wine products like Sweet Vermouth. It's sweet and fruity with distinct spicy notes, somehow a cross between a Portor Sherry and a herbal liqueur that also adds a slightly bitter note to the drink. When drinking it straight, you can taste a variety of herbal ingredients like thyme, rosemary, fennel, anise, and nutmeg. And it also carries notes of orange zest, cacao, and earthy flavors. What is Dubonnet made of? If you enjoy aperitifs, you may be familiar with Dubonnet. Dubonnet is a quinquina made from sweet, aromatized wine that is frequently consumed as an aperitif.It consists of a mixture of fortified wine, herbs, and spices (along with a little dose of quinine), with the addition of alcohol to prevent fermentation. Pernod Ricard produces Dubonnet in France, and Heaven Hill Brands does so in the US. Ever wanted to drink like Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second? Simply stir two parts Dubonnet rouge and one part Gordon’s gin then strain it into a glass followed by a slice of lemon and precisely two cubes of ice! Given that wine is gluten-free, quinquina should be of no concern for people with any sensitivity to it or sufferers of celiac disease. Since 1976, the French company Pernod Ricard has been the only European producer. Besides the original red wine (Dubonnet Rouge), they now make two variations: Dubonnet comes in two main varieties: Dubonnet Rouge and Dubonnet Blanc. The Rouge variety is the most commonly known and consumed, while the Blanc variety is a more recent addition to the Dubonnet family.

Sold by chemists and convenience stores alike, quinquina soon become available at cafés. Therefore, by the turn of the 20th century, the beverage was enjoyed more as an apéritif than a remedy. Quinine was used to prevent malaria, but it had a bitter taste that made it difficult to consume. Joseph Dubonnet created a mixture of fortified wine, herbs, and spices, and added a small amount of quinine to it. The result was a drink that was both palatable and effective in preventing malaria. Fortified wine: Dubonnet is made from a blend of fortified wines, including red wine, sherry, and muscat of Alexandria. The fortified wine is made by adding a distilled spirit, such as brandy, to the wine to increase its alcohol content and to help preserve it.

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Queen Elizabeth II is also said to be a fan of Dubonnet, and it is rumored to be one of her favorite drinks. Dubonnet was even served at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Ownership was taken over by Pernod Ricard in 1976. It was re-popularised in the late 1970s by an advertising campaign starring Pia Zadora. It is available in Rouge, Blanc and Gold ( vanilla and orange) varieties. Dubonnet is also widely known by the advertisement slogan of the French graphic designer Cassandre "Dubo, Dubon, Dubonnet" (a play on words roughly meaning "It's nice; it's good; it's Dubonnet"), which still can be found on the walls of houses in France. The brand later became owned by Heaven Hill. [3] Following the First World War, Kina Lillet flourished, and it became a drink synonymous with the Roaring Twenties. Between the World Wars, it was often served on transatlantic liners, which caught the interest of Anglosaxon upper classes.

Dubonnet Rouge is a sweet, red, fortified wine made from a blend of grape varieties including Ruby Red, Cabernet, and Muscat of Alexandria. Measuring Cups in Different Sizes:To portion the ingredients correctly, you need measuring cups. Also, a tablespoon is helpful. Finally, Réserve Jean de Lillet is a limited small-batch production by Lillet. This premium variety does contain quinine and therefore does have a similar taste to the original. Simply shake equal parts gin, lemon juice, curaçao such as Cointreau, blanc quinquina, and a dash of absinthe. Instead of adding the absinthe in when you shake, you can alternatively add it to the glass and swirl it until it leaves an even coating. The Queen’s Gin & Dubonnet Recipe The quintessentially French aperitif, a blend of fortified wine, herbs, spices and quinine, was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who once reportedly told an aide before a trip: “I think that I will take two small bottles of Dubonnet and gin with me this morning, in case it is needed.” Note the ‘this morning’.Quinine: Quinine is a bitter compound that is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is added to Dubonnet in small amounts to give the drink a slightly bitter taste and to help balance out the sweetness.