Barbette's Patio Lillet: Drink of the week

Patio Lillet: the very name of this cocktail is musical, smooth, and relaxing, and the drink lives up to the name. Ideal for an afternoon or evening on Barbette's sidewalk patio, the Patio Lillet would also be a nice alternative to a mimosa.

Lillet Blanc (there is also a rouge) is a French apertif wine, very light, and full of bright citrus notes. Barbette starts with this apertif--meaning a drink meant to be sipped before a meal to stimulate your appetite--adds fresh orange, highlighting the citrus in the Lillet, and tops it off with sparkling wine, bringing in a nutty flavor and a little spunk. With all these ingredients in a perfect balance, this drink is just as nice as a sunny day in the Twin Cities.