Keep it simple for Bastille Day on July 14th with two stylish cocktails made with Lillet, France’s favourite wine aperitif. Try it neat over ice or add lemonade to the red variety et voila, a French twist on the British Pimm’s.
Lillet Blanc on ice
50ml chilled Lillet Blanc
Method:
Pour over ice for an aperitif as they do in France or add sparkling mineral water for a Lillet Blanc Spritzer.
Lillet Rouge Cup
50ml Lillet Rouge
Lemonade
Wedges of orange and summer fruits
Method:
Fill a glass with cubed ice, pour over the Lillet Rouge, top up with lemonade and add fruit.
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yum, I was born on the 14th July, and grew up in France so its a particularly special day for me and great to be inspired by a French cocktail to celebrate. Have you ever tried a Grace cocktail? Very summery and fresh, created by Salvatore Calabrese for Grace Hotels you’ll find the recipe here:
http://www.zflprco.com/hotels-and-resorts-pr/shake-it-shake-it-baby-now/