Long Drink
Lillet Wild Berry
How to make a Lillet Wild Berry - the fruity summer longdrink of Lillet Blanc, Wild Berry Schweppes and berries. A trendy recipe in 3 minutes.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Wine glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Lillet Wild Berry has become a summer trend drink in just a few years. The elegant French aperitif wine Lillet Blanc meets fruity Wild Berry Schweppes and fresh berries - the result is light, fruity and irresistible. Perfect for balmy evenings on the terrace.
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes.
- Pour Lillet Blanc over the ice.
- Top up with Schweppes Russian Wild Berry.
- Add fresh berries and a lime slice.
- Stir briefly and garnish with mint.
Garnish: Fresh berries and a sprig of mint
Pro tip: Freeze a few berries and use them instead of ice cubes - they cool the drink without diluting it and look especially nice.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lillet Blanc?
Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine from Bordeaux made of white wine and citrus fruit liqueurs. It has about 17% ABV.
Which Schweppes do you use for Lillet Wild Berry?
Classically Schweppes Russian Wild Berry is used, which gives the drink its fruity berry note and reddish color.
How much alcohol does a Lillet Wild Berry have?
Thanks to the comparatively light Lillet and the non-alcoholic Schweppes, the drink comes in at only about 5-6% ABV.
Ingredients
- Lillet Blanc5 cl
- Schweppes Russian Wild Berry10 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries)1 handful
- Lime1 slice
