A nicotini is any

alcoholic drink An alcoholic beverage (also called an alcoholic drink, adult beverage, or a drink) is a drink that contains ethanol, a type of alcohol that acts as a drug and is produced by fermentation of grains, fruits, or other sources of sugar. The c ...

which includes

nicotine Nicotine is a natural product, naturally produced alkaloid in the nightshade family of plants (most predominantly in tobacco and ''Duboisia hopwoodii'') and is widely used recreational drug use, recreationally as a stimulant and anxiolytic. As ...

as an ingredient. Its name is modeled after the word " martini" in the fashion of such drinks as the

appletini An apple martini (appletini for short) is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term ''martini'' int ...

Use

In places which

ban smoking Smoking bans, or smoke-free laws, are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, that prohibit tobacco smoking in certain spaces. The spaces most commonly affected by smoking bans are indoor workpl ...

, use of the nicotini provides those addicted to

with the opportunity to manage cravings without stepping outside to smoke. Nicotinis can be used to substitute other alcoholic drinks with stimulants such as caffeinated alcoholic drinks, or coca wine.

Ingredients

Nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a medically approved way to treat people with tobacco use disorder by taking nicotine through means other than tobacco. It is used to help with quitting smoking or stopping chewing tobacco. It increases the ...

products may be used to add a verified quantity of nicotine to produce a nicotini.

Risks

Tobacco infused nicotini

Nicotine poisoning may occur from homemade

tobacco Tobacco is the common name of several plants in the genus '' Nicotiana'' of the family Solanaceae, and the general term for any product prepared from the cured leaves of these plants. More than 70 species of tobacco are known, but the ...

infused drinks due to varying quantity of nicotine.

Sources

Word Spy: "Nicotini"
Last accessed April 8, 2007. *Downs, Maggie

'' The Cincinnati Enquirer, July 16, 2004. Last accessed April 8, 2007.

External links

Full Speed: "Is the Nicotini the answer?"
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