Lillet

Lillet is an French apertif which by itself is a tad sweet for my taste, but it makes a wonderful ingredient in a cocktail.

Archive 2005-05-01 Slimbolala 2005

Lillet is an French apertif which by itself is a tad sweet for my taste, but it makes a wonderful ingredient in a cocktail.

Liquid Lunch (Martini Manifesto) Slimbolala 2005

I would love to try a martini made with Lillet next to one made with vermouth, but I'm already pretty certain that the Lillet is the best choice.

A Dash of Bitters 2009

Tonight, Lillet which is trying to change its rep as the beverage of choice for gay male publicists and middle-aged ladies conducts a gastronomic tour of Chelsea's art galleries benefiting the Community Research Initiative on AIDS.

Eight Day Week 2001

Tonight, Lillet which is trying to change its rep as the beverage of choice for gay male publicists and middle-aged ladies conducts a gastronomic tour of Chelsea's art galleries benefiting the Community Research Initiative on AIDS.

Eight Day Week 2001

It features a peaty Scotch mixed with apricot liquor, Bénédictine, Lillet and bitters.

Fare Without the Fuss 2011

Indeed, the good folks at the all-classical radio station have—almost—the same list, but the answers I got were a tad looser: We were by then enjoying Lincoln's choose-your-own Negronis Mr. Langree voted for the Cynar and Lillet, and he let me pick the gin.

Wringing Out the Music Pia Catton 2011

After Richard Strauss's "Intermezzo," which begins Friday, the cocktail of the evening will be "The Perfect Marriage" — pear vodka, Lillet and lime — a nod to the opera that relates to an incident in the composer's marriage.

A Drink With That Opera? Pia Catton 2010

Perhaps “a little crab salad and a half an avocado and a glass of Lillet,” she said. mbryan@observer.com

We're Gaga for Guts! 2010

Perhaps “a little crab salad and a half an avocado and a glass of Lillet,” she said. mbryan@observer.com

We're Gaga for Guts! 2010