Dubonnet Aperitif Wine, 75 cl (Packaging may vary)

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Mesh Strainer:A mesh strainer is the right tool to remove solid parts, including ice, from a mixture before serving it. Make sure to have one that matches all of your glasses. I’m glad to see it getting the royal warrant, it’s a very well-deserved award,” says Mira, who serves a modern take on Dubonnet and gin, mixing the wine and gin with sloe gin, fruits and spices before sous viding it and then serving over ice.

Dubonnet was first sold in 1846 by Joseph Dubonnet, in response to a competition run by the French Government to find a way of persuading French Foreign Legionnaires in North Africa to drink quinine. [4] Quinine combats malaria but is very bitter. American styles are stronger in alcohol (about 19% vol.) and slightly sweeter than their French cousin. The reason is that quinine, which produces bitter flavors, is less dominant. HOW TO SERVE DUBONNET Since quinquina isn’t a strict category of beverage in itself and part of a much larger family of aromatic wines, producers have some freedom to produce their varieties. While most follow a similar process as the one outlined above, you can stumble across different types. Americano QuinquinaIndeed, quinquina was arguably France’s answer to the gin & tonic! As we detail in our gin guide, tonic water was conceived as a way of taking administering quinine. The tonic water was then combined with gin to make it more palpable as quinine is very bitter. Queen Elizabeth II, who liked 66% Dubonnet and 33% gin with two cubes of ice and a lemon slice before lunch every day. [10]

Unlike its competitors such as Dubonnet, Lillet’s Kina wasn’t marketed as a remedy but a drink for pleasure. Similarly, it was produced from Sauternes grapes and was the only white wine quinquina on the market when it was launched in 1887. 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 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. Given that wine is gluten-free, quinquina should be of no concern for people with any sensitivity to it or sufferers of celiac disease.

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Mixing Glass:A mixing glass is a big glass that allows you to combine different ingredients and stir them properly without spilling them. Three measures of Gordon’s; one of vodka; half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it over ice, and add a thin slice of lemon peel.” Please note, whilst the majority of parcels sent on this service are received next day, this is not guaranteed. 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. Dubonnet Fizz typically comes in a long drink glass. Alternatively, you can use a white wine glass. Here is how to make it:

In addition to the two main varieties, Dubonnet also produces a Ruby Red variety that is made exclusively from Ruby Red grapes. This variety has a more intense, fruity flavor than the traditional Dubonnet Rouge.As we mentioned above, Lillet today is not an authentic quinine. Therefore, one of the substitutes we suggest below should be used instead. In this case, we’d recommend either Cap Corse or Cocchi Americano. We always do our very best to achieve our stated delivery times but please note we can not be responsible for circumstances beyond Tanners control including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions and supplier and carrier difficulties. Delivery to other areas - additional charges 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: