Vesper
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Gin — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Vodka — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Lillet Blanc — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
- Shake or stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A strong, gin-forward Martini variant with a touch of vodka and Lillet, made famous by Ian Fleming's James Bond.
Cultural Background: Introduced in Fleming's 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond names it after love interest Vesper Lynd.
Tips: Kina Lillet, the original 1950s aperitif wine, is no longer produced — modern Lillet Blanc is the standard substitute.
Variations: Bond specifies shaking, unusually for a spirit-forward drink; stirring gives a clearer, silkier result if preferred.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, very cold, in a well-chilled glass.
Nutrition: Approx. 195 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Shaken or stirred?
A: The novel specifies shaken, though most bartenders today would stir a drink this spirit-forward.
- Gin — 90 ml (3 oz)
- Vodka — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Lillet Blanc — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
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