A nicotini refers to any alcoholic drink that includes nicotine as an ingredient. Nicotinis are often made by infusing vodka with tobacco leaves, which is said to give the resulting beverage a 'smoky' flavor.[1]
Etymology
editIts name is modeled after the word "martini" in the fashion of such drinks as the appletini.[2]
Usage and history
editIn places which ban smoking, use of the nicotini provides smokers with the opportunity to manage cravings without stepping outside to smoke.[3][4][5] Where nicotinis are not sold, a similar experience can be had by consuming a nicotine replacement therapy product such as nicotine chewing gum, followed by the consumption of an alcoholic beverage.
Ingredients and variations
editNicotine replacement therapy products may be used to add a verified quantity of nicotine to produce a nicotini. The New York Times Magazine reported that one variation of the nicotina includes Kahlúa, a coffee-flavored liquor.[2]
Health risks
editTobacco and nicotine use increase alcohol craving.[6] Nicotine poisoning may occur from homemade tobacco infused drinks due to varying quantity of nicotine.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Tahseen, Ismat (2024-12-01). "Ready to sip on the nicotini?". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b "2003: The 3rd Annual Year In Ideas; Nicotini, The". The New York Times Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Dec 1, Updated. "Ready to sip on the nicotini?". BombayTimes. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Johnson, Scott. "Is the Nicotini the answer?". Full Speed. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "nicotini". Word Spy. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013.
- ^ Verplaetse, TL; McKee, SA (March 2017). "An overview of alcohol and tobacco/nicotine interactions in the human laboratory". The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 43 (2): 186–196. doi:10.1080/00952990.2016.1189927. PMC 5588903. PMID 27439453.