Dubonnet


Type:

Wines used in mixed drinks

Description:

Proprietary French quinquina in sweet (red) and less-sweet (blonde) varieties. Unquestionably, the most famous quinquina made. Called for in a variety of cocktails, one of them named for it: the Dubonnet Cocktail (which, for a time, Dubonnet also produced in a bottled form. Notable in the Blackthorn Cocktail.

Availability:

Generally available. Produced and sold in France.

Substitute:

the matching style of Lillet or other quinquina