Kina Lillet (1887–1986): A liqueur made with white wine mixed with fruit liqueurs and flavored with quinine. The "Kina" in its name is derived from quinine's main ingredient: the bark of the kina-kina (or …

Originally spelt with one 'l' (Lilet), Kina Lillet owes its notoriety due to its use in James Bond's Vesper cocktail in Casino Royale. Now named Lillet Blanc, the modern day version is much changed from …

Nov 18, 2025 · To make a Kina Lillet substitution, simply mix equal parts Kina L'Avion d'Or and gin. This will create a drink that is similar in taste and appearance to the classic Kina Lillet cocktail.

Nov 10, 2006 · Kina Lillet was launched in 1895 as an aperitif and tonic and quickly became known as “the aperitif of Bordeaux”. In addition to the wine and quinine, it consisted of a blend of fruit liqueurs.

Lillet is a French aperitif wine. It is a blend of 85% wine and citrus liqueurs made from a variety of oranges. Lillet is matured in oak casks and available in red and white versions.

🍸 Kina Lillet is gone… but I brought it back! 🍸Once a staple in James Bond’s Vesper Martini, Kina Lillet was a quinquina apéritif that blended Bordeaux win...

Lillet, originally known as Kina Lillet, was founded in 1872 as Bordeaux's first and only aperitif. Lillet, as it became known in the 1970s, is produced in Podensac, Graves and is a blend of 85-percent …

In the original Kina Lillet formulation (so named with respect to its status as a quinquina), quinine liqueur made of cinchona bark from Peru was included among its ingredients.

Created in 1887, the white Lillet with a golden yellow colour was made from 85% Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as 15% of a liqueur made from oranges, bitter oranges, limes and cinchona …

The orig­i­nal Lil­let Blanc recipe dates back to 1872 and was called Kina Lil­let made by Paul and Ray­mond Lil­let. In 1986 it was refor­mu­lat­ed. The recipe cut back on the quinine/bitterness and added …