Independence Day may have come and gone here but that doesn’t mean the party has to end. In the spirit of freedom, why not help the French celebrate? Bastille Day, one of the important events of the French Revolution, is officially July 14 but there’s nothing wrong with raising a glass throughout the weekend. And Lillet, a French aperitif founded by the Lillet brothers in 1872 in Podensac, France, has a few suggestions from its national brand ambassador Amanda Boccato. So lift a glass or three to Fraternité, Liberté and Égalité. And don’t forget to share it with @LadyLillet.
Fraternité
Deepen the bonds of brotherhood with this French-ified riff on the “Dark and Stormy” made with Lillet Rouge and ginger beer.
2 parts Lillet Rouge
4 parts ginger beer (Baritts Ginger Beer is recommended)
lime wedge
Add spirit to Collins-style glass. Top with ice, then ginger beer. Garnish with lime wedge.
Liberté
Grab some Liber-tea with this simple Lillet Blanc and tea-blended cocktail.
2 parts Lillet Blanc
1 part cooled fruit tea blend of your choice (recommended peach, raspberry, orange, etc.)
½ part honey syrup*
2 parts soda water
large wedge of fresh lemon
small mint spring
Build spirit and cooled tea in Collins-styled glass. Add ice and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon wedge and small mint sprig.
* = equal parts honey and water
Égalité
Named “Égalité” after the Champagne-style blend method in which Lillet Rosé, which uses both the varietals of Lillet Blanc and Lillet Rouge variations, was created with, this cocktail is all equal-opportunity celebration.
2 parts Lillet Rosé
¾ part fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
½ part fresh squeeze lemon juice
¾ part simple syrup
2 dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
Soda water
Shake vigorously spirits, juices, and syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice
Strain into ice-filled Collins-style glass.Top with soda water. Add bitters. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.
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