Citrus spritz
Prep
5 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to when I want something refreshing that doesn't require much fuss. The beauty of a citrus spritz is that it comes together in minutes, making it perfect for those evenings when you want to unwind without spending ages in the kitchen. Grapefruit juice brings natural vitamin C to brighten your day, while the lemon thyme adds an elegant herbal note that feels special without any real effort. It's simple, elegant, and honestly, it tastes like you've put in way more work than you actually have.
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Ingredients
- 100 mlslillet blanc(wine-based apéritif)
- 25 mlspink grapefruit juice(fresh grapefruit juice)
- 2 sprig/slemon thyme
- 100 mlsthe london essence co original indian tonic water(Indian tonic water, to top up)
- 1grapefruit(pink grapefruit slice)
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Instructions
- 1
Put the Lillet Blanc, grapefruit juice and 1 sprig of lemon thyme in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until very cold. Strain into a large, ice filled wine glass and top up with tonic water. Add the grapefruit slice and the remaining sprig of lemon thyme to serve.
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