Nicotini
Encyclopedia
A nicotini is any alcoholic drink which includes nicotine
as an ingredient. Its name is modeled after the word "martini
" in the fashion of such drinks as the appletini
. In places which ban smoking, use of the nicotini provides those addicted to nicotine
with the opportunity to manage cravings without stepping outside to smoke.
Nicotine
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants that constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of the dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots and accumulation occurring in the leaves...
as an ingredient. Its name is modeled after the word "martini
Martini
Martini may refer to:* Martini , a popular cocktail* Martini , a brand of vermouth* Martini , a Swiss automobile company* Martini , a French manufacturer of racing cars...
" in the fashion of such drinks as the appletini
Appletini
An apple martini is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. Optionally, vermouth may be included, as in a regular martini...
. In places which ban smoking, use of the nicotini provides those addicted to nicotine
Nicotine
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants that constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of the dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots and accumulation occurring in the leaves...
with the opportunity to manage cravings without stepping outside to smoke.
Sources
- Word Spy: "Nicotini" Last accessed April 8, 2007.
- Downs, Maggie. "Smoking Ban? Drink to That with a Nicotini." The Cincinnati EnquirerThe Cincinnati EnquirerThe Cincinnati Enquirer, a daily morning newspaper, is the highest-circulation print publication in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The Cincinnati Enquirer, a daily morning newspaper, is the highest-circulation print publication in Greater Cincinnati (Ohio) and Northern Kentucky. The...
, July 16, 2004. Last accessed April 8, 2007.