Citrus · Herbal
Lillet
Lillet is a versatile aperitif style modifier used to build balanced low ABV and citrus forward cocktail structures
Lillet brings orange peel honey and light herbal notes making it essential for Vesper Lillet Spritz and refreshing aperitif serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Low
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Body
Light
Taste
Aroma
Texture
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Modern Cocktails
Signature Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
Recommended With
Avoid Pairing With
Substitutes
Substitute With
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
similar citrus aromatic profile with slightly higher bitterness
Serving Tips
Serve well chilled or over ice for best balance
Storage Tips
Store refrigerated after opening to preserve freshness
Buying Tips
Choose Lillet Blanc for most versatile cocktail use
About Lillet
What Does Lillet Taste Like?
Citrus forward with honeyed notes and light herbal bitterness
How It Is Made
Produced by blending wine fruit liqueurs and botanical infusions for balanced aperitif character
How To Use Lillet in Cocktails
Use as modifier or base in aperitif and low ABV cocktails
Best For
Aperitif_cocktails low_abv_variations and_spritz_serves
A Bit of History
Lillet was developed in Bordeaux in the nineteenth century as an aromatised aperitif wine infused with citrus liqueurs and botanicals