In a post about aperitif wines such as vermouth and quinquinas, I grumbled that the beauty of appetite-enhancing drinks is largely overlooked in the U.S. But while light, bitter aperitifs aren't quite in vogue in these parts, during the 20th century a somewhat more potent aperitif cocktail enjoyed a good degree of popularity.
Sometimes known as "the Zaza," the Dubonnet Cocktail dates to around 1914, when it appeared in a book called Drinks, by Jacques Straub. An incredibly easy-to-prepare mixture of dry gin and Dubonnet, a French quinquina, the Dubonnet Cocktail has a mild, palate-prompting bitterness and a satisfying complexity of flavor that makes it perfect as a pre-prandial drink, while still bearing enough alcoholic oomph to rub the edges off a long work week.
Recipe Details
Dubonnet Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces dry gin
1 1/2 ounces Dubonnet
Directions
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use as garnish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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167 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 167 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 4mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 42mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |