Fortified Wines
Dubonnet Rouge
- Fortified Wine
- 14.8% ABV
- 6 drinks
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Dubonnet Rouge?
Dubonnet Rouge is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.
What does Dubonnet Rouge taste like?
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
Dubonnet Rouge profile
Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs
wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 42
- Sugar
- 2.4g
- Carbs
- 3.6g
Per 100ml — 140 kcal · 8g sugar · 12g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Dubonnet Rouge — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Dubonnet Rouge?
- There are 6 cocktail recipes featuring Dubonnet Rouge in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Dubonnet Rouge?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Dubonnet Rouge include Dubonnet Cocktail, Fat Like Buddha, High Cotton. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Dubonnet Rouge?
- Dubonnet Rouge has an ABV of approximately 14.8%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Dubonnet Rouge with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Dubonnet Rouge sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Dubonnet Rouge, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.