Rosemary-Lillet Spritz

Boozier than wine but breezier than gin, Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif. Here, it takes a refreshing dip with rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly. A sprig of fresh rosemary in the glass means you'll catch a whiff with every sip.

rosemary-lillet spritz
Photo: Carson Downing
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
3 1/2 oz.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces chilled Lillet Blanc

  • 1 ½ ounces vodka

  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary Simple Syrup (below)

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • Chilled club soda or sparkling water

  • Fresh rosemary sprig

  • Lemon slice

Directions

  1. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine Lillet Blanc, vodka, Rosemary Simple Syrup and lemon juice. Cover and shake until very cold. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with a generous splash of club soda and garnish with rosemary sprig and lemon slice.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water and 2 halved rosemary sprigs. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; let steep 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on rosemary sprigs; discard sprigs.

Rosemary-Lillet Spritz by the Pitcher

In a small glass pitcher, combine 6 oz. Lillet Blanc, 6 oz. vodka, 4 teaspoons Rosemary Simple Syrup, and 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into ice-filled glasses. Top with generous splashes of club soda and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
7g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Vitamin C 2mg 10%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Potassium 6mg 0%
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