Vesper Cocktail
Appearing in chapter seven of Casino Royale, this is the first Martini James Bond ordered.
Serves:
1
Ingredients
30ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
10ml Ketel One
5ml Lillet Blanc
1 Lemon Peel (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Mixing Glass
1 Julep Strainer
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Add all the ingredients to an Ice-filled Mixing Glass.
Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
Fine strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
Garnish with a Lemon Peel.
Alcohol content:
14.2g per serve
Interesting Facts
The Vesper is a strong cocktail, made with gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc. It's often referred to as a ‘Bond Martini’.
History of the Drink
The Vesper was invented by Ian Fleming in the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. It's a variation of the Martini and was named after Vesper Lynd, the novel's female lead.
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