Vesper
James Bond's cocktail of choice, combining gin and vodka with Lillet Blanc for a strong, herbal sip.
Base
gin
Glassware
Martini glass
Flavor Profile
strongherbal
Ingredients
- 3 oz gin
- 1 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
- Lemon twist, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.
Origin & Story
London, 1953
Ian Fleming introduced this vodka-and-gin martini in his novel Casino Royale, naming it after the character Vesper Lynd; James Bond's precise ordering of it helped make the drink famous.
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