Lillet Spritz (Easy & Refreshing!)

Light and airy, the Lillet Spritz is the ideal summer drink! It’s sparkling and refreshing, with Lillet Blanc, lemon and soda water.

If there’s a cocktail that encapsulates the word refreshing, this is it. meet him little spritz! Light and bubbly, tart and citrusy, it couldn’t be easier to make. The star? Lillet Blanc, a subtly floral fortified wine that you absolutely must have in your fridge! Mix it up with bubbles, lemon and gin and you have a light and airy cocktail that has been written all over.

What is a splash?

A splash is a cocktail that is a mixture of sparkling wine (usually Prosecco), bitter liquor and soda water. The most famous of all spritzes is the popular Aperol Spritz, a classic cocktail on the IBA’s official cocktail menu. It is made with Aperol, an Italian bitter.

There are many ways to make a spritz by varying the bitters! Use Campari for the Campari Spritz and any type of Amaro for an Amaro Spritz. You can also make a spritz with other types of alcohol, like this St. Germain spritz.

Ingredients of a Lillet Spritz

There is no official definition or formula for a Lillet Spritz like there is for the classic Aperol Spritz. So the recipe belongs to the bartender (us!). Here we’ve eschewed the traditional Prosecco in favor of ingredients that are easier to have on hand. The gin is a perfect balance with the slightly floral Lillet and is enriched with plenty of sparkling water bubbles. What’s in this Lillet Spritz:

How to make a Lillet spritz

The Lillet Spritz is so easy to make: there really is no technique involved! Simply mix the ingredients and top with bubbles. Here are the basic steps (or jump to the recipe):

• stir: Mix Lillet blanc, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a glass.
• Garnish with bubbles: Add sparkling water.
• Garnish: If desired, add a sprig of thyme or lavender.

Even easier: make a Lillet spritzer!

Here’s an even simpler version of the Lillet Spritz: a Lillet Spritz! A spritzer is a drink that dilutes wine with carbonated water. You can make a simpler version of this drink by doing the following:

• Pour about an inch of Lillet Blanc into a glass.
• Dilute by adding bubbles to dilute 50% to 75%.

do you like spritzer Try the red wine spritzer or the rosé spritzer.

All about Lillet!

Lillet Blanc cannot be missing from our spirits collection. Lillet (“Li-lay”) is a French aperitif: a fortified wine flavored with herbs and citrus fruits. There are several types of Lillet made up of different wines: Lillet Blanc, Lillet Rosé and Lillet Rouge. The taste of Lillet Blanc is light, with subtle floral and herbaceous notes. It resembles a dry white vermouth with a more intriguing grassy flavor.

Why do we love Lillet so much? Its light and refreshing taste! You can keep a bottle of Lillet in your fridge for about 3 months. Use it to mix that Lillet spritz on a bow or other Lillet cocktails like the Vesper Martini or this Lillet G&T.

Step it up: try clear ice!

To take your Lillet Spritz to the next level… try clear ice! What is clear ice? It’s ice that’s frozen crystal clear, without the cloudiness of regular ice. You can cut big chunks and they look like a fancy bar! They take this drink to superstar level. All you need is 24 hours and a small cool box. Go to How to make transparent ice.

When to serve a Lillet Spritz

The Lillet Spritz Cocktail is sparkling and refreshing. It works great for summer, but you can drink it anytime (and we do!). It is ideal for use as:

More sparkling drinks

Lillet Spritz lovers, you’ll love these light and sparkling cocktails perfect for summer: