Happy Spring Everyone!!!
Change is in the air – plants are emerging from their winter naps, spring fruits and vegetables are beginning to appear in the markets and so naturally it’s time for a change of cocktail as well. So what better cocktail to toast Spring than this Lillet Rose Cocktail? Lillet Rose, fresh lemon juice and peach liqueur – its a little sweet, a little tart with a beautiful peach color – and a wonderful excuse to pull out that crystal to show it off!
Lillet Rose is the newest addition to the Lillet family of fortified wines which are drunk throughout France as an aperitif- except, as David Lebovitz notes, in Paris! If you’ve never tried Lillet, I highly recommend it. I am a big fan of fortified wines and this Lillet Rose did not disappoint. Served chilled over ice, it’s a very civilized way to start a meal and is a refreshing change from the usual glass of wine. Although Lillet Rose is delicious on it’s own over ice, it’s fruity, floral and honey notes make it a terrific base for all kinds of spring and summer cocktails like this Lillet Rose Cocktail.
These Lillet Rose Cocktails will be a beautiful addition to Easter brunch and a festive way to welcome guests to a birthday lunch or wedding shower. Speaking of brunch, here are some great brunch recipes to pair with the Lillet Rose Cocktail!
Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad
Brown Butter and Cardamom Coffee Cake
Lillet Rose Cocktail
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Lillet Rouge
- 2 oz. Peach liqueur
- 3 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 thin lemon slices optional
- fresh thyme sprigs optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except lemon slices an thyme sprigs) in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake ingredients and then strain into chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon or thyme sprigs if desired.
Lizthechef says
March 29, 2013 at 3:35 pmSuch a stunner of a spring cocktail, I had to comment – cheers!
Nancy says
April 2, 2013 at 11:32 amAwww.. thanks Liz!! Hope all is well with you – it’s been too long since I’ve seen you!!!
classic•casual•home says
March 29, 2013 at 5:42 pmDoesn’t it come in a cool bottle, too? Always love your cocktails, Nancy!
I’ve got a bunch of freshly picked grapefruits…any ideas?
Happy Easter.
Nancy says
April 2, 2013 at 11:32 amUmmm.. grapefruit!! Actually, my recipe is based on one using grapefruits so I bet that would be tasty as well!!!
Susan Loren-Taylor | Swoon My Spoon says
March 29, 2013 at 6:43 pmI love Lillet. Just saying it makes me happy. Beautiful photos with an irresistible recipe. Thank you for the weekend and spring inspiration!
Nancy says
April 2, 2013 at 11:31 amHi Susan!!
Thanks so much!!!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
March 31, 2013 at 9:58 pmSounds like just my kind of cocktail, beautiful!
Angel says
April 7, 2014 at 9:14 amI’m invited to a dinner party with a french theme. The hostess asked me to bring cheddar cheese and nuts to be paired with the aperitif Lillet Rose. What kind of cheddar cheese and which nuts are the perfect pairing?
Nancy says
April 7, 2014 at 3:46 pmHi Angel!
Ooooh…. fun! Lillet Rose goes great with French cheeses – especially soft ripened ones like Brie – however, if the hostess has requested a Cheddar, I’d recommend a younger, white cheddar – I think an older one would be too strong for the Lillet. As for nuts, I think just about any nut (aside from peanuts) would go nicely – marcona almonds and pistachios come to mind!!!