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Quinquina

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Dubonnet, a French aperitif

Quinquina is an aromatised wine, a variety of apéritif. Traditionally quinquinas contain cinchona, which provides quinine, introduced to Europe from Peru in the 17th century by Spanish missionaries,[citation needed] and used both in treating malaria[1] and as the principal ingredient in tonic water.

Some quinquinas are:[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Vermouth 101". vermouth101.com.
  2. ^ "Quinquina & Americano by Brand". vermouth101.com.