Spiced Lillet Rouge
“You might be familiar with Lillet Blanc, but Lillet Rouge offers a deeper, richer flavor full of dark fruits and delicate spices. Topped with Champagne, this cocktail is a bubbly delight perfect for the first cool days of fall.” —Brooke Bell
Spiced Lillet Rouge
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
2 ounces Lillet Rouge1 ounce Cointreau or Grand Marnier1 ounce Spiced Simple Syrup (recipe follows)2 ounces Champagne, chilledGarnish: star anise
Instructions
In a mixing glass, add Lillet Rouge, Cointreau or Grand Marnier, Spiced Simple Syrup, and ice. Stir until cold. Strain into a coupe glass. Top with Champagne. Garnish with star anise, if desired.
Spiced Simple Syrup
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1 cup water1 cup granulated sugar6 whole cloves2 star anise2 cinnamon sticks2 juniper berries
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and add cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and juniper. Let cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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