Plural of 'chinotto'; small candied fruits or citrus pieces, sometimes also referring to a dark Italian soft drink flavored with bitter oranges.
From Italian 'chinotto,' derived from 'chinato' meaning treated with quinine or bitter substances. The drink originated in Italy as a medicinal beverage before becoming a popular soft drink.
Chinotti drinks in Italy taste medicinal and weird to most people—they're bitter and herbal—but they're loved there because Italian culture valued 'digestivi' drinks you'd have after heavy meals!
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