Cocktails with Lillet Blanc

Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine with citrus and floral notes, famously used in the Vesper martini. Lighter and more citrus-forward than vermouth.

4 drinks with lillet blanc

Corpse Reviver No. 2Gin · Triple Sec · Lemon Juice
Twentieth CenturyGin · White Crème de Cacao · Lemon Juice
VesperGin · Vodka
White NegroniGin · Suze

What it tastes like

aroma: Orange blossom, Honey, Citrus, Floral
taste: Orange, Honey, Light bitter, Fresh
finish: Clean, Citrus, Slightly sweet

History

Created in 1887 in Podensac, France, by brothers Paul and Raymond Lillet. The original formula included more quinine (like tonic). James Bond's Vesper martini introduced Lillet to many. The recipe was reformulated in 1986 to be lighter.