A proprietary blend of wine and citrus liqueurs, Lillet was created in 1872 in Bordeaux. The aromatic and floral fortified wine comes in both Rouge and Blanc varieties, and it was the latter that was featured in the signature Vesper martini in Casino Royale. Bond’s love interest, Vesper Lynd, asks if he named the drink after her “because of the bitter aftertaste.” “No,” Bond replies. “Because once you have tasted it, it’s all you’ll want to drink.” Lillet tastes delicious on its own, whether solo (Rouge or Blanc) over ice with a twist of lemon, or the two mixed together. A promotional poster commissioned in 1937 adorns new bottles.
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