Nicotini

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

Its name is modeled after the word "martini" in the fashion of such drinks as the appletini. ^[2]

Usage and history

In 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

Nicotine 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

Tobacco 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

• Caffeinated alcoholic drink

References

1. Tahseen, Ismat (2024-12-01). "Ready to sip on the nicotini?". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
2. "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.
3. Dec 1, Updated. "Ready to sip on the nicotini?". BombayTimes. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
4. Johnson, Scott. "Is the Nicotini the answer?". Full Speed. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
5. "nicotini". Word Spy. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013.
6. 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.