lillet

I think most would consider Cocchi Americano much closer than Lillet Blanc -- modern Lillet has basically no bitterness.

Just kidding, Noilly Prat is a great amber vermouth, you should definitely try Lillet Blanc if you get the chance.

You'll notice Lillet is much more meek than a sweet vermouth, even a relaxed Dolin.

Cocchi is supposed to be the closest thing to Kinna Lillet that you can get.

Gin, Aperol, and Lillet Blanc combined like in a Negroni make a beautiful drink.

How do you feel about Cocchi Americano instead of Lillet Blanc?

Or just replace the vermouth entirely with Lillet or sherry.

It's not a cocktail that allows creativity or substitution in its ingredients -- it's specifically a showcase of Kina Lillet -- and its key ingredient isn't available today.

I've heard Cocchi is a good substitute for Lillet Blanc, but I've only ever had the Cocchi, so I wouldn't know how it is otherwise.

For example, unless you stir up a new-old-stock bottle of Kina Lillet (and its flavor has held up over time), I'd argue that you haven't had a Vesper.

It's a little too mellow for a cocktail (although Esquire came up with an interesting one - basically a Manhattan made with Lillet blanc instead of sweet vermouth - I think they called it a Yellow Dog.

Which is presumably where Ian Fleming got the name for Vesper Lynd, the love interest in Casino Royale, for whom the drink (a martini with gin & vodka [usually an either/or thing with a martini] and lillet insted of vermouth) is named.

Incidentally: for those wondering about the name and logo: “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.

Take a shaker, fill with ice and add 85ml of the Gin, 15 ml of Vodka and 25ml of Lillet.

Lillet Blanc is supposed to be the closest you can get.

> Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.