Dubonnet

/ˌdjuː'bɒneɪ/ noun

Definition

A French aperitif wine made with a blend of wine, herbs, and spices, often served chilled as a pre-dinner drink.

Etymology

Named after Joseph Chavasse, a French wine merchant who created the drink and branded it under the name Dubonnet in the 1840s.

Kelly Says

Dubonnet became so iconic in French culture that it was featured in vintage advertising posters that are now considered masterpieces of Art Nouveau—a drink that became a symbol of Parisian style!

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