Classic Vesper Martini Recipe

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Classic Vesper Martini Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 06, 2023

Learn how to make the classic Vesper Martini, famously known from Bond movies. This cocktail combines gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc for a smooth and sophisticated drink. Follow this easy recipe to create the perfect Vesper Martini in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz gin
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
  • Lemon peel, for garnish

Directions

  1. Chill a martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice.
  2. In a mixing glass, add gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.
  3. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes.
  4. Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds to dilute the alcohol and chill the drink.
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The Vesper Martini is famously mentioned in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel, Casino Royale.
  • The cocktail was named after the character Vesper Lynd, James Bond's love interest in the novel.
  • James Bond ordered the Vesper Martini with specific instructions, shaking it to aeration instead of stirring.