Lillet Rosé & Tonic
A light, floral aperitif in which Lillet Rosé meets crisp tonic and fresh citrus over plenty of ice.
Ingredients
- Lillet Rosé60 ml
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, to taste12 ml
- Ice, plenty, large cubes by preferencefill the glass
- Tonic water, a high-quality one120 ml
- Grapefruit, to garnish (optional)1 slice
- Thyme, to garnish (optional)1 sprig
Method
- Chill a large wine glass or goblet well in advance.
- Fill the glass generously with ice cubes.
- Pour the Lillet Rosé into the glass.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste, for extra freshness.
- Top up gently with the tonic, so the bubbles hold.
- Stir briefly and gently.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or a sprig of thyme, as you like.
About this drink
Lillet Rosé is a French aromatised wine with berry and floral notes that has become a fixture of the light aperitif scene since its launch in 2011. Pairing it with tonic is a modern reinvention of the classic white wine and tonic serve, with the tonic's bitterness and bubbles balancing the wine's sweetness. It is especially popular in summer as a lower-alcohol alternative to the stronger Gin & Tonic.
