Summertime is Aperol time? No, more like Lillet time for us! The fruity aperitif tastes wonderful and can be used to prepare a wide variety of drinks. So what are the best Lillet cocktails recipes? How do you make a Lillet Wild Berry and what is Lillet anyway?
There is hardly anything nicer than the warm summer evenings with yourefreshing cocktailto end in the hand. Classics like Aperol Spritz and Hugo always work, but as passionate hobby bartenders, we are always looking for new ideas for summer cocktails. Head to the supermarket now and quickly grab a bottle of Lillet, because refreshing Lillet cocktail recipes are a must for the summer!
What is Lillet?
It's classy, it's French and James Bond loved it - Lillet is a fruity fortified wine made from 85% Bordeaux grapes and 15% fruit macerate of oranges and exotic citrus. With their fruity, fresh taste, Lillet cocktails immediately put you in the mood for sun, summer and enjoyment. Although the aperitif has only become so popular in recent years, Lillet is a true classic and its history dates back to 1872. The French brand has now expanded its range and brought new Lillet varieties onto the market.
The classic is the Lillet Blanc, in which different white wines are matched and blended with each other. The wine aperitif tastes rather sweet and intensely like honey, orange and exotic fruits. Lillet Rosé appeared on the market in 2011 and is also made predominantly from white wines - but with a splash of red wine. Lillet Rosé tastes fresh, fruity and has a fine acidity. And all red wine lovers can look forward to Lillet Rouge, which consists of a cuvée of red wines. It tastes strongly of red fruits with a hint of vanilla.
You already know what Lillet is. So it's time to get busy! Grab your cocktail shaker and try some of the tastiest Lillet cocktail recipes today!
Lillet Wild Berry
Fruity, refreshing and irresistibly delicious – Lillet Wild Berry is THE classic among Lillet cocktails and immediately makes us dream of a beach vacation.
Ingredients for 1 glass:
- 50 ml Lillet Blanc or Lillet Rosé
- 100 ml Schweppes Wild Berry
- 3-4 strawberries
- A handful of raspberries
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Pour Lillet into a wine glass and fill with ice cubes.
- Pour in Schweppes Wild Berry and add quartered strawberries and raspberries.
- Stir lightly and enjoy cold!
Vesper Martini recipe
For all avid James Bond fans, there's probably no better drink than Vesper Martini. Anyone who has watched the 1953 film “Casino Royale” knows what we are talking about. And if you don't, you should still try the Lillet Cocktail!
Ingredients for 1 glass:
- 20 ml Lillet Blanc
- 45 ml Gin
- 20 ml Vodka
- The juice and zest of 1 lemon
Preparation:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Pour into a cocktail glass, garnish with lemon slices and enjoy!
Lillet Spritz recipe
Forget Aperol Spritz! Light, airy and fruity - Lillet Spritz is the perfect summer drink and one of the tastiest Lillet cocktail recipes we've ever tried.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Lillet Blanc or Lillet Rosé
- 60 ml Gin
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 grams of maple syrup or sugar syrup
- 50 ml Washing soda
- Fresh lavender or thyme sprigs for garnish
Preparation:
- Mix Lillet, gin, syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail glass.
- Fill the glass with soda water and ice cubes and garnish with lavender and thyme sprigs.
White Negroni
You've probably had Negroni before, but what about White Negroni? The Lillet Cocktail is an excellent, summery version of the classic and makes you want summer and the beach.
Ingredients:
- 20 ml Lillet Blanc
- 20 ml Suze Liqueur
- 30 ml Gin
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in a glass with ice cubes and stir with a spoon.
- Strain the mixture and garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint.
- Enjoy ice cold!
Lillet sangria recipe
Whether with rosé or white wine – Spanish sangria tastes like a holiday and immediately lifts your mood. For your next girls' night out, we recommend you try our sangria with Lillet.
Ingredients for a large punch:
- 150 grams each of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
- 30 grams of brown sugar
- 1 Flask Lillet Rosé
- 250 ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 50 ml strawberry liqueur
Preparation:
- Mix all berries and sugar in a large bowl and mash lightly.
- Pour the mixture into a jug and add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- And your fruity sangria with Lillet is ready!
Lillet Rosé Tonic
Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious Lillet cocktail! The sweetness of the fruit wine mixed with the bitterness of the tonic ensures a real treat for the palate and tastes simply wonderful on hot summer days.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Lillet Rosé
- 100 ml Tonic
- 2 grapefruit slices
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Mix Lillet Rosé, tonic and ice cubes in a cocktail glass and garnish with grapefruit slices.
- Enjoy!
Lillet cocktail with gin
This summer drink is definitely one of the best Lillet cocktails and highlights the elegance of the aperitif wine in a unique way.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Gin
- 20 ml Lillet Blanc
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 ml Zuckersirup
- Cucumber slices
Preparation:
- Place all ingredients except the cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass and top with ice cubes.
- Garnish with cucumber slices.
