Lillet Rosé Apéritif 75cl
Full of rich berry and citrus aromas, this is the Rosé apéritif from France's Lillet
Description
Lillet Rosé Apéritif
For the creation of the original Kina Lillet, Paul and Raymond Lillet took inspiration from Father Kermann, a travelling monk after his return from South America. Upon his return he produced medicinal using herbs and spices. It originally included quinine, and was the French equivalent of a Gin & Tonic to ward off malaria.
Of the three remaining Lillet's available today (Rouge, Rosé and Blanc) their Rosé is the newest, coming to market in 2011. This was created under cellarmaster Jean Bernard Blancheton, and is (as the name would suggest) a rosé-wine-based liqueur.
Both the aroma and taste of this liqueur is full of berries, orange blossom and a citrus note of grapefruit. On the palate there is a little acidity to start, which soon melts into the flavours which are headlined through their aromas. It finishes smooth and highly refreshing.
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Perfect Serve
Typically enjoyed as an apéritif, it can be enjoyed neat or with a wedge of citrus in the glass. It can also easily be lengthened with soda water of tonic to create a refreshing lower alcoholic drink, perfect for the warm days.
Or how about something refreshingly different? Try a Lillet Frosé Cocktail. In a blender add 50ml of Lillet Rosé, 15ml of lime juice, 15ml of sugar syrup, some ice cubes along with some frozen watermelon chunks (peel and seeds removed). Blend briefly and serve in large glasses with a straw.
