New From Lillet - Rosé - NYTimes.com Lillet, the elegant wine-based aperitif made in southwest France for the last 140 years, is best known in its original pale version: white wine flavored with citrus and a touch of quinine. Lillet Blanc was joined by red Lillet Rouge in 1962. This spring the drink has blossomed in pink. Lillet Rosé is essentially the blanc with some added red fruit liqueurs and a little of the Rouge for color - a medley that is refreshing, a little fruity and excellent for a Mother's Day toast. But it is also so easy on the palate that the label should warn that, at 34 proof, it not be mistaken for rosé wine. Serving it on ice dilutes the alcohol. Lillet Rosé is $15.99 for 750 milliliters at Astor Wines & Spirits, astorwines.com; $19.99 at Columbus Wines and Spirits, columbuswines.com; and $22 at drinkupNY.com.