Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine that’s worth the hype! Its crisp, clean flavor makes it perfect for sipping in cocktails.
Why is everyone obsessed with Lillet Blanc? This French aperitif wine has caught on like wildfire here in the US. Take one sip, and you’ll understand why its worth the hype. The flavor is crisp, floral and lightly sweet: refreshing with an intriguing botanical finish. It pairs well with club soda for bubbly, hydrating drinks: and it features in a few classic cocktails, too. We always stock a bottle of Lillet in our refrigerator: here’s why!
7 Cocktails to Make with LilletVesper. James Bond’s original cocktail of choice is made with gin, vodka and Lillet.Golden Lillet Martini. … Tabernacle Crush. … Sweet Basil. … The Seville. … Creole Resolution. … Dirty Blonde.
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Vesper. James Bond’s original cocktail of choice is made with gin, vodka and Lillet.
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Golden Lillet Martini. …
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Tabernacle Crush. …
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Sweet Basil. …
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The Seville. …
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Creole Resolution. …
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Dirty Blonde.
How much does it cost?
Compared to other liquors, Lillet Blanc is low-priced. A 750 ml bottle costs about $20.
What does Lillet Blanc taste like?
Lillet Blanc is crisp and light, with subtle floral, herbal and citrus notes. It tastes like a semi-sweet white vermouth with intriguing herbal notes on the finish. It’s light, refreshing, and incredibly versatile for mixing into cocktails.
How much alcohol is in Lillet Blanc? It is 17% ABV (alcohol by volume), so it has a mid-range alcohol content that’s similar to wine.
Are there any Lillet Blanc substitutes? You can substitute Cocchi Americano, but it’s much sweeter (it’s made with Moscato wine). For a DIY substitute, use white vermouth with a dash of cocktail bitters to add the herbal finish.
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What type of wine is Lillet?
Lillet is actually a family of French aromatized wines. There are are several types of Lillet made of different wines: Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rosé and Lillet Rouge. What’s an aromatized wine?
Why is Lillet a good wine?
Here’s why — and why it deserves a spot on your bar cart too! If you’re not already familiar with Lillet, here’s what you need to know. It’s a French aromatized wine, similar to vermouth, that’s made with grapes from Bordeaux and flavored with herbs, spices, and citrus, and fortified — which means the ABV is increased — with citrus liqueur.
What is a Lillet aperitif?
These liqueurs are usually citrus-based, made of orange peels from Morocco and Spain. The resulting aperitif wine is slightly stronger than your usual white wine, with 17% alcohol by volume. Currently, Lillet offers three different versions on the market: Blanc, Rouge, and Rosé, with Lillet Blanc being the bestseller and best-known.
What should you know about Lillet?
Today, Lillet has become a staple for craft bars and home bar carts, and with the rise of spritz cocktails in the United States it’s not hard to see why. Don’t Miss A Drop Get the latest in beer, wine, and cocktail culture sent straight to your inbox. Here are 11 more things you should know about Lillet. Lillet is an atypical aperitif.