Cocchi Americano Aperitivo

Cocchi Americano is a vibrant Italian aperitif wine from Piedmont, crafted since 1891 by Giulio Cocchi Spumanti. Made from Moscato d'Asti and infused with botanicals like gentian, cinchona bark, and citrus peel, it offers a harmonious balance of sweet, bitter, and herbal flavors. This golden-hued aperitif is celebrated for its versatility, enjoyed over ice with a splash of soda and citrus twist, or as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Vesper and Corpse Reviver #2. Its bold, floral, and citrus-driven profile makes it a favorite among bartenders and aperitif enthusiasts alike.

16.% ABV, 750 ml

Cocchi Americano is generally considered to be the nearest contemporary drink to the original recipe Kina Lillet and is often used as a replacement.

Vesper Martini Recipe

The Vesper is a cocktail that was originally made of gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet. Since that form of Lillet is no longer produced, modern bartenders need to modify the recipe to mimic the original taste, with Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano as a typical substitute. 
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/4 oz Lillet Blonde, 2 oz Gin
Preparation: Shake over ice until well chilled, then strain into a deep goblet and garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish: Lemon Peel

Corpse Reviver No. 2 Recipe

The Corpse Reviver No. 2 features gin, Lillet blanc or Cocchi Americano, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice, used in equal parts, shaken with ice and served in a glass that has been rinsed with absinthe.
Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
 Preparation:  Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside. Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a prepared glass.