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This grapefruit fresh and light cocktail is equally suited to the aperitivo moment as it is breakfast
21st September 2024 at 15:53
Pleasant and refreshing but unremarkable. Am I missing something here? Perhaps warm weather?
28th May 2024 at 22:33
Under the No Vodka house rule, used Pisco instead. Floral…..very refreshing!
6th March 2024 at 07:56
I thought this benefited from .5 oz 66 brix simple syrup, else it was somewhat dead on arrival. With the sugar it was a refreshing treat.
25th December 2023 at 23:32
Fraîcheur et subtilité désigneraient parfaitement ce cocktail extraordinaire
5th March 2023 at 22:48
Enjoyed this cocktail as posted. Grapefruit forward but the Lillet comes through at the end.
4th February 2022 at 18:54
I added a shot of pamplemousse liqueur and a pinch of citric acid to balance and it turned out super refreshing but with a bit more punch
11th January 2022 at 21:40
Gin is the better choice
18th February 2024 at 18:46
Agree. This was pale with vodka but a treat with gin.
27th July 2022 at 20:37
It usually is!
1st October 2021 at 08:19
Refreshing and very drinkable.
Anonymous
21st September 2021 at 18:26
Simple is best , maybe .
24th November 2020 at 02:48
This was a pretty good, and simple, option. Basically tastes like a slightly more interesting Paloma.
31st October 2020 at 21:45
This was a delightful shock and I do agree not louche enough for the novels content and namesake but for me it conjures the era because it almost has an opening not of champagne. Greatly to one's liking, and after three I can confirm I was very louche.
16th October 2020 at 18:04
Not really louche enough for the name unless you’re really planning to neck it for breakfast but nice and refreshing
30th September 2020 at 17:19
Fabulous!! So delicious!!
5th September 2020 at 23:04
A bit too light for me. Perhaps using gin or a tarter grapefruit would help.
5th September 2020 at 17:08
A super refreshing cocktail. I doubled the ingredients and shook with crushed ice that created a little chilled water. I poured into a large highball and hey presto.
5th September 2020 at 06:39
Refreshing!
4th September 2020 at 23:21
Can't get lillet in Mexico will Dolin blanc work?
27th May 2021 at 23:12
Can get it now ?
5th September 2020 at 10:21
I think cocchi americano will more adaptive
I used pink grapefruit and red Lillet...so it turned out a beautiful deep pink colour.
Perfect when you want something refreshing and not too alcoholic.
Note to self-Next time I try with Lillet Blanc and Gin.