Summer is around the corner, which means there are more hours in the day to bathe on your patio or make cocktails at home with friends. If you enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail as much as the next girl, we’ve got you covered so that you can wine and dine all from the comfort of your home. Get your bikinis and aprons on, because we’ve listed five of the best cocktail recipes you need to try out for yourself this summer. The best part is that it will take you less than five minutes to prepare them, with the help of the French apéritif provider Lillet. We know you’ll fall in love with these recipes. However, the ways to enjoy this French apéritif are endless, so you can modify any recipe you find fit.
1. LILLET BLANC TONIC
If you’re hosting friends or family, this recipe requires just two ingredients yet will have your friends thinking you’re a professional bartender. Mix together 5cl Lillet Blanc and 10cl tonic water and ice cubes. Add a sliced strawberry and cucumber with a sprig of mint for a little garnish.
2. LILLET BERRY
Sweet and light – this cocktail can be made with any berry of your choice for a relaxing day by the pool. Mix together one part Lillet Blanc with two parts tonic or a berry-flavoured tonic and ice cubes. Garnish with as many berries as your heart desires.
3. LILLET rose TONIC
If you’re big on bubbles, then you’ll love the Lillet Rosé Cocktail. With five centilitres of Lillet Rosé and 10 centilitres of tonic water, this cocktail is the perfect bubbly balance of sweetness and bitterness. Just add grapefruit slices, thyme, and ice cubes to keep it cool on those warm summer days.
4. ZANA’S LONG DRINK
If you like to add that extra notch to your cocktail, it’s certain that you’ll love this recipe. Mix together one part Lillet Blanc with one part apple cider. Add a lemon wedge to elevate those flavours.
5. LILLET FROSÉ
Nothing is more essential under the summer heat than a frozen cocktail (or two). Blend together Lillet Rosé with frozen watermelon chunks, simple syrup to taste, a dash of squeezed lemon juice and ice cubes. Thank us later.
For more inspiration, you can visit Lillet’s Instagram and explore all of Lillet’s easy cocktail recipes for summer at lillet.com.
