Lillet is the Perfect French Aperitif

Lillet is a great French aperitif and it’s perfect to serve during summer. Lillet is also perfect as a starter for your Bastille Day meal. The authentic James Bond Martini is Gin, Vodka and Lillet. It is made from Boudreaux wines and liqueurs which have a citrus flavor.

My favorite way to serve Lillet is in a cocktail before dinner. I like to add more citrus flavor with a lemon simple syrup and then top it off with club soda. Grab a bottle of Lillet from the store and make this delicious cocktail this summer!

Lemon Lillet Cocktail

2015-07-08 09:55:04

Serves 1

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Ingredients

1. 1 ounce lemon simple syrup*
2. 3 ounces Lillet
3. club soda
4. lemon for garnish
5. ice

Instructions

1. In a martini shaker, shake together the Lillet and simple syrup. Pour into a glass with ice and top with club soda. Rim the glass with the lemon wedge and garnish.

Notes

1. *Lemon simple syrup
2. Equal parts lemon juice and sugar.
3. ¼ cup white sugar
4. zest peeled from 1 lemon
5. ¼ cup lemon juice
6. Bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the lemon peel and chill.

By Shaun Myrick

Shaun Myrick https://www.shaunmyrick.com/