Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)

Core

Bordeaux / France, Piedmont / Italy, Corsica / France, Various

Famous For

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Abbey Cocktail

Gin shaken with orange juice, Lillet, and Angostura. A forgotten Prohibition-era prayer, still answered.

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French Negroni

Lillet Blanc replaces sweet vermouth. The Negroni went to Paris and came back lighter.

ABV14.5-22%. Varies widely across the category.

Sub-styles

Quinquina AmericanoGentianeProprietary Aromatized Wine

Tasting Notes

Category-wide: citrus, bitter, quinine, gentian, botanical, herbal. Lillet: citrus-forward, honeyed. Cocchi Americano: bitter, quinine, citrus peel. Dubonnet: sweet, spiced, berry. Bonal: gentian, autumn herbs, earthy. Each has a distinct personality.

Brand Guide

Lillet Blanc ($16-20). Cocchi Americano ($18-22). Dubonnet Rouge ($12-16). Bonal Gentiane-Quina ($18-24). Byrrh Grand Quinquina ($16-20). Cap Corse Mattei ($18-24). Each is essentially its own category.

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Drinks with Aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc)(2)

Abbey Cocktail

1.5 oz Gin

0.75 oz Orange Juice

0.75 oz Lillet Blanc

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

ShakenCoupe

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French Negroni