Cocchi Aperitivo Americano Bianco Liqueur

750mL | 16.5% ABV | Aromatized Wine Aperitif | Asti, Italy

Process & Profile

Cocchi Americano Bianco is a classic Italian aperitif wine made from a base of Moscato dAsti and infused with a blend of herbs, spices, citrus peel, and bitter botanicals like gentian and cinchona bark. Produced in the Piedmont region since 1891, this aperitivo is both floral and bitter, offering a balanced profile that’s ideal for spritzes, cocktails, or sipping over ice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: White flowers, citrus peel, honey, and spice

• Palate: Lightly sweet with notes of orange blossom, gentian, quinine, and herbs

• Finish: Crisp and bitter with a lingering citrus and herbal dryness

What Makes It Special

• Traditional Italian aperitivo recipe dating back over a century

• Made with Moscato wine from the Piedmont region

• Combines floral sweetness with classic bitter aperitif character

• Essential for cocktails like the Vesper Martini and Corpse Reviver #2

• Versatile: sip on its own, mix with tonic, or add to spritzes

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled over ice with a twist of orange or lemon. Mix with soda water for a refreshing spritz, or use in classic cocktails that call for a bitter aperitif.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this the same as Lillet Blanc?
   Cocchi Americano Bianco is often used as a substitute for Lillet Blanc, but its more bitter due to added quinine.

2. What cocktails use Cocchi Americano?
   Its key in the Vesper, Corpse Reviver #2, and great in a white Negroni.

3. Does it need to be refrigerated?
   Yes, refrigerate after opening and use within a month for best quality.

4. Is it very bitter?
   It has a pleasant bitter finish balanced by sweet, floral Moscato notes.