
Lillet Tonic
ClassicLillet Blanc and tonic with an orange slice.
Low-ABVSummerRefreshingAperitif
2 minEasyLight
Honeyed citrus and orange peel from the Lillet, with the quinine bite of tonic. Soft, floral, and gently bitter.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Lillet Blanc
- Tonic Water to top
- Orange slice · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Fill a wine glass with ice.
- 2
Add the Lillet Blanc.
- 3
Top with tonic water and stir gently.
- 4
Garnish with an orange slice.
The Story
Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine blended with citrus liqueurs, and Lillet and tonic is the way it is most often served in France. It is a light, honeyed, gently bitter drink for warm afternoons.
Glass · Wine glassGarnish · Orange slice