Vesper Cocktail

Appearing in chapter seven of Casino Royale, this is the first Martini James Bond ordered.

Vesper

Ingredients

  • 30ml

    Tanqueray London Dry Gin

  • 10ml

    Ketel One

  • 5ml

    Lillet Blanc

  • 1

    Lemon Peel (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Martini Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Mixing Glass

  • 1

    Julep Strainer

  • 1

    Bar Spoon

  • 1

    Tongs

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Add all the ingredients to an Ice-filled Mixing Glass.
    2. Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
    3. Fine strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
    4. Garnish with a Lemon Peel.
  • Alcohol content

    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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