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The Vesper

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Why you are pouring this tonight

Invented by Ian Fleming for James Bond in Casino Royale (1953). Three parts gin, one part vodka, half a part Lillet Blanc, shaken — not stirred. Strong, complex, with a thin lemon peel.

What changes from the Martini

Gin PLUS vodka. Lillet Blanc instead of dry vermouth. Shaken, not stirred.

What to pour it alongside

Caviar, oysters, anything cold and expensive.

The recipe

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The Vesper

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 60 ml London dry gin
  • 20 ml vodka
  • 10 ml Lillet Blanc
  • Thin strip of lemon peel to garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Add gin, vodka and Lillet to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10-12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a long thin strip of lemon peel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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