Lillet light

Lillet is a French aperitif wine from Podensac, a small village south of Bordeaux. It is a blend: 85% Bordeaux wine and 15% macerated liqueurs, mainly citrus.

In 1872, brothers Paul and Raymond Lillet, manufacturers and distributors of wines and spirits, founded their company La Maison Lillet in Podensac, France. The popularity of tonic wines (with quinine) is associated with the discoveries of Louis Pasteur in the late 19th century. Quinine was used to fight fever and ease malaria symptoms. The Lillet brothers took advantage of this situation and in 1887 they created Quina Lillet. By the 1920s, the brand had become famous in France, especially thanks to advertising campaigns. In addition, exports to Europe and Africa increased significantly, and the drink gained popularity in the United States. In the early 1970s, Maison Lillet removed the word "Quina" from the trademark, simply calling it "Lillet". In order to improve the quality and stability of the Lillet recipe, the drink was reprocessed in 1985. Striving to achieve the right and consistent balance between acidity and sweetness, the sugar content was slightly reduced in favor of fruitiness.

Three types of Lillet: Lillet Blanc - an aperitif of attractive golden straw color; Lillet Rouge - a wine of burgundy - ruby color; Lillet Rose - a drink of clear rose color. This is the newest product of La Maison Lillet.

Lillet aperitifs can be consumed as a standalone drink, chilled to 6-8 ° C. They are also included in many famous cocktails.