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Lillet Vive recipe
BuiltWine glassCubed ice5% ABV130 kcal
The Lillet Vive is a built cocktail, made with Lillet Blanc, tonic water, cucumber slices and more, served in a wine glass over ice. It is sparkling.
Lillet Blanc with tonic, cucumber, strawberry and mint: the light French aperitif served at Lillet’s own bars.
Lillet Vive ingredients
| Lillet Blanc | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Tonic water | top up, about 100 ml |
| Cucumber slices | 2 pieces |
| Strawberries | 1 piece |
| Mint leaves | 3 leaves |
How to make a Lillet Vive
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice, strawberry and mint.
- Glass
- Wine glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Cucumber slice, strawberry and mint
Lillet Vive: quick answers
- How strong is a Lillet Vive?
- About 5.1% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 7 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Lillet Vive?
- About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Lillet Vive served in?
- A wine glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Lillet Vive have?
- 5 in total: Lillet Blanc, tonic water, cucumber slices, strawberries and mint leaves. Simple enough to make at home.
