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In 1846 Joseph Dubonnet successfully created his wine based aperitif, by blending Roussillon wines made from five different grape varietals with an infusion...
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Chris Garner’s Avatar Chris Garner
11th November at 17:05
Bought Byrrh out of curiosity and my interest in old prohibition cocktails. Plus, when I found out the us version didn’t contain quinine it gave me another reason to by it (II bought it before learning that).
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John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
9th November 2024 at 13:53
I just purchased a fresh bottle which, outrageously, does not contain a cat on the label!! Being replaced with an onyx-coloured capital D. Shame Dubonnet, shame!
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molly haselhorst’s Avatar molly haselhorst
16th April 2022 at 20:58
Would cocci Rosa Americano be a good sub for the Dubbonet? Also contains quinine and spiced with ginger (among other spices)
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
17th April 2022 at 10:00
Cocchi Americano Rosa is different but in the same ballpark. Cocchi is also a very tasty product.
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Peter Smith’s Avatar Peter Smith
20th March 2022 at 22:10
As I contains green coffee, is it caffeinated?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
21st March 2022 at 07:27
If it is then I'm guessing would only be trace.
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Peter Shaw’s Avatar Peter Shaw
12th March 2022 at 07:44
Strongly recommend buying a bottle, then experiment with the offerings Difford has to offer.
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Linda Moeller’s Avatar Linda Moeller
22nd May 2020 at 08:29
Sensational. Dubonnet is a wonderfully warming aperitif. Mixed with dry ginger a refreshing mixed drink. With vodka shaken served in a coupe a sensational cocktail.
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