DUBONNET Definition & Meaning

Dubonnet

[ doo-buh-ney, dyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Trademark.

a brand of sweet, red or white, aromatized wine, used chiefly as an apéritif.

noun

(lowercase) a deep purple-red color.

adjective

(lowercase) of the color dubonnet.

dubonnet

/ ��ːˈ��ɒ�Ա�ɪ /

noun

1. a dark purplish-red colour
2. ( as adjective )
  a dubonnet coat

Dubonnet

/ ��ːˈ��ɒ�Ա�ɪ /

noun

a sweet usually red apéritif wine flavoured with quinine and cinchona

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Origin of Dubonnet¹

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One website, quoting a cousin, said she routinely had four drinks a day: a gin and Dubonnet cocktail in the morning, wine at lunch, a dry martini before dinner, then a glass of champagne.

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It said sales of Dubonnet, the queen's favourite tipple, were up 50% compared to last year.

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In addition, it’s reported the queen also favors a tipple of Dubonnet and gin with a slice of lemon and lots of ice, as well as a champagne nightcap before bed.

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Elizabeth’s favourite tipple is a gin and Dubonnet, though she drinks in moderation.

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Last week it was a relaxed and informative talk about John Constable’s “The White Horse” with curator Aimee Ng, accompanied by the Queen of England’s favorite tipple, Gin and Dubonnet.

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