For months thirsty Aussie tipplers have had to do it tough being unable to enjoy Corpse Reviver #2s or 20^th Century Cocktails due to a national shortage of the key ingredient Lillet Blanc. Thanks to efforts of the Pernod Ricard’s National Spirits ambassador Ben Davidson, however, this aromatised wine is available on Australian shores once more.

Lillet Blanc, was first created in the late 19^th Century in Podensac, a village of 3,000 inhabitants that is in the Graves region of Bordeaux, 30km south of the city. Still made there to this day this classic Bordeaux aperitif is made from about 85 percent wine (predominately Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon) and 15 percent fruit liqueurs which include a base of sweet oranges from Valencia in Spain, green oranges from Morocco and Tunisia, bitter oranges from Haiti and cinchona bark (or quinine) from rainforests in the Peruvian Andes.

Lillet reached its height of popularity in the 1930’s whence the aforementioned cocktails were created. Whilst Lillet’s popularity floundered after WWII things started have to pick up again in recent years with Pernod Ricard purchasing Lillet only last year.

For further information please contact Pernod Ricard Australia on 02 8874 8222