Vesper Martini
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.
Serves:
Ingredients
40ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
20ml Ketel One Vodka
10ml Lillet Blanc
1 Lemon Peel (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Coupe Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Shaker
1 Fine Strainer
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Shake all ingredients over Ice.
Fine strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
Garnish with a long strip of Lemon Zest.
Alcohol content
21.2 g 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.
