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Spritz season is here, and you should try a Lillet Spritz

By Georgina Torbet Apr 24, 2025 10:20 AM

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The arrival of the warm months means one thing for drinks fans: it’s spritz time. Whether you love or hate the Aperol Spritz — or just think it’s overrated — there’s no getting away from the ubiquitous orange drinks that pop up everywhere at this time of year. Whilst I am an Aperol defender (I don’t care if it’s not trendy any more, it’s still delicious) I also love to try a variety of spritzes, as the combination of sparkling wine plus liqueur is one that lends itself to all sorts of options.

One of my favorite summer drinks is a spritz variation which uses Lillet Blanc, a bracing quinine-infused aperitif which has a light and bright character but also a hefty bitterness which I love, and which I find sets off the sweetness of a Prosecco really well. I like to combine equal parts of Lillet Blanc and fizzy water, then add in a large ice cube and an absolute ton of cucumber slices. The fresh notes of the cucumber really brighten up the drink.

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If you fancy some other Lillet Spritz options, check out these recipes too:

Lillet Rosé Spritz

Ingredients:

2 parts of Lillet Rosé
2 parts of Club Soda
slice of grapefruit

Method:

To be served directly in a wine glass. Pour 2 parts of Lillet Rosé into a glass full of ice cubes. Top it with 2 parts of Club Soda then garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Lillet Blanc Spritz

Ingredients:

2.5 parts Lillet Blanc
2.5 parts Premium Club Soda
slice of orange
Ice cubes

Method:

Fill a wine glass with ice cubes. Add Lillet Blanc and parts club soda. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.

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