Name: Lillet spring gin cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: lillet blanc; grapefruit juice; gin; ice; edible flowers

Lillet spring gin cocktail

Lillet is a French aperitif made from a blend of Bordeaux wine and citrus liqueur and it comes in blanc, rose or rouge. Often served chilled with a slice of lemon or orange, it’s also a refreshing way to toast the approach of spring.

Ingredients

lillet blanc

grapefruit juice

gin

ice

edible flowers

Method

1.Combine 2 parts Lillet Blanc, 2 parts grapefruit juice, 1 part gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain and divide among stemmed cocktail glasses.

2.Garnish with edible flowers (we used violas). Serve immediately.

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