Lillet Spritz
Lillet Blanc, prosecco and soda. Light, floral and a little fruity.
Built in glass · Wine glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Lillet Blanc
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml Soda water
- Cucumber slice (garnish)
- Strawberry (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml Lillet Blanc into the glass
- Pour 90 ml prosecco into the glass
- Top with 30 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
Tip
Keep the Lillet in the fridge once it is open. It is wine-based and fades in a few weeks.
About the Lillet Spritz
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Lillet Spritz FAQ
What's in a Lillet Spritz?
50 ml lillet blanc, 90 ml prosecco, 30 ml soda water, garnished with cucumber slice and strawberry.
How strong is a Lillet Spritz?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Lillet Spritz?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Lillet Spritz in?
A wine glass, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No wine glass? Use a large tumbler.
