Dubonnet

My father asked me one night if I would like some Dubonnet. I had no idea what he was talking about.

The front of the bottle:


Dubonnet, according to the bottle, is an "aperitif a base du vin". Created in Paris in 1846, it is a mix of three grapes, plus orange rinds, untoasted coffee beans, and other secret spices. The aperitif is to be drunk before a meal, as an appetizer. There are two types: red and white.

The back of the bottle:


The Dubonnet I tried, was red. I drank it over ice and the taste was a bit smokey, not sweet but almost syrupy, like cranberry juice. Very nice.

Over ice:


If you can find this at your local liquor shop, I recommend it.