Lillet Rose

Enjoy your summer drinks like the French.

In 1887, Pierre and Raymond Lillet created Kina Lillet, the drink that conquered New York high society as an essential ingredient for many fashionable cocktails. In the mid-1980s, the Lillet producers removed the defining bitter quinine from the blend and voila, a new star was born - Lillet Blanc, a fortified, aromatized Wine from the Bordeaux region in France. Today, their collection offers 3 expressions, Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rosé, and Lillet Rouge.

Lillet Rosé is still a refreshing Aperitif like its more classic counterpart but it adds a certain touch of berries, orange blossom, and grapefruit to the base. For the perfect summer drink, we suggest you make a Lillet Tonic. Mix one part Lillet Rosé with 2 parts of fine tonic, pour over ice, and garnish with some thyme and a slice of grapefruit.