
Once a staple in James Bond’s Vesper Martini, Kina Lillet was a quinquina apéritif that blended Bordeaux wines, citrus liqueurs, and quinine for a bold, bittersweet flavor. But in 1986, it disappeared, replaced by the smoother Lillet Blanc—leaving classic cocktails forever changed.
In this video, I resurrect Kina Lillet from history, using cinchona bark, white wine, and botanicals to craft the perfect Lillet Blanc alternative. How does it compare to the original? And does it really elevate the Vesper Martini to Bond-worthy status? Let’s find out! 🔥
📜 What You’ll Learn:
✔ Why Kina Lillet was discontinued ❌
✔ How it shaped classic cocktails like the Vesper Martini & Corpse Reviver No. 2 🍋🍸
✔ How to make your own Kina Lillet at home 🏡✨
📌 Watch now and bring this lost liqueur back to life! 🥂
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0:00 Intro
0:08 Lillet History
1:26 Ingredient List
3:10 How to Make Kina Lillet at Home
5:16 Taste Test
8:16 James Bond's Vesper Martini
11:40 Outro
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