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Lillet and Tonic in a coupe glass with condensation, garnished with a lemon peel and fresh thyme sprig, set against a dark background with a light surface below.

Lillet & Tonic

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A crisp, low proof spritz built on Lillet Blanc or Rosé and tonic, finished with lemon and fresh thyme for a bright herbal edge.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.​

COCKTAIL RECIPE

Makes 1 cocktail

3 oz Lillet Blanc or Rosé
3-4 oz tonic
Lemon peel, for garnish
Fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Fill a wine glass, large coupe, or highball with ice. Add the Lillet, top with tonic, and give it a gentle stir. Garnish with a lemon peel and a fresh thyme sprig.

NOTES FROM THE BAR

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LILLET BLANC VS ROSÉ

Both work beautifully here. Blanc leans more citrus and honeyed, while Rosé brings a touch of red berry and a prettier pale pink color in the glass. If you're serving this for date night, Rosé is the more romantic pour.


GLASSWARE OPTIONS

A coupe or wine glass keeps this feeling elevated, but a simple highball works just as well if that's what you have on hand. Either way, plenty of ice keeps it cold and diluted just enough as you sip.


TONIC MATTERS

A good quality tonic makes a real difference in a drink this simple. Look for one that's not overly sweet so the Lillet's floral notes can still come through.

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