Lillet Tonic
Wine · Wine
Chilled Lillet Blanc stretched with tonic and a thick orange slice — the French aperitif at its most relaxed.
| Glass | Wine |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 6.5% |
| Category | lowabv |
| Flavor | citrus, herbal, sparkling, low-abv |
Ingredients
- Lillet Blanc2 oz
- Tonic Water4 oz
- Orange Slice1 piece
- Mint Sprig1 piece
Method
- Fill wine glass with ice
- Add Lillet Blanc
- Top with tonic water
- Stir briefly
- Garnish with orange slice and mint
Pro Tips
- Quality tonic matters more here than the Lillet — Fever-Tree Mediterranean works beautifully.
- Thick orange slice, not wedge — Lillet's orange-note wants oil from the peel.
- Chill the Lillet; a warm bottle makes the drink feel flabby.