Quinquina Explained

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, and used both in treating malaria[1] and as the principal ingredient in tonic water.

Some quinquinas are:[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vermouth 101. vermouth101.com.
  2. Web site: Quinquina & Americano by Brand. vermouth101.com.