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Fortified Wines

Lillet Blanc

  • Fortified Wine
  • 17% ABV
  • 11 drinks

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  • ✓You want the depth and complexity of fortified wine.

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At a Glance

36 kcalCalories
17%ABV
1.8gSugar
2.4gCarbs
Fortified WineType
11Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Lillet Blanc?

Lillet Blanc is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.

What does Lillet Blanc taste like?

wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure

Lillet Blanc profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumBalancedBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks, stirred cocktails, aperitifs

  • Appears in 11 recipes

Ways to use lillet blanc

Cocktails (11)

Lillet Blanc is a fortified or aromatized wine component used for drink guides, aperitif context, cocktail modifiers and food pairing. It should be described by sweetness, oxidation, botanicals, fruit, acidity, body and serving context rather than cocktail recipe count alone.

Flavour profile

AperitifCitrusFloralHoney

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–88.72 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 11 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
120
Sugar (per 100 ml)
6 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
8 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoLimited
  • Low-CarbLimited
  • Low-SugarLimited
  • VeganCompatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Lillet Blanc — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Lillet Blanc?
There are 11 cocktail recipes featuring Lillet Blanc in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Lillet Blanc?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Lillet Blanc include Bordeaux Cocktail, Corpse Reviver, Flatiron Martini. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Lillet Blanc?
Lillet Blanc has an ABV of approximately 17%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Lillet Blanc with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Lillet Blanc sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Lillet Blanc, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.