Vesper Martini
The Vesper is a crisp and boozy classic cocktail featuring gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc, garnished with a lemon twist.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces London dry gin Beefeater, Plymouth, or Tanqueray
- 3/4-1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano
- Lemon peel garnish
Instructions
- Combine gin, vodka, and Lillet in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Express the lemon peel over the drink and garnish.
Notes
For the original proportions (bold and dry), use 1 1/2 ounces of gin, 1/2 ounce of vodka, and 1/4 ounce of Lillet.
While the Martini is traditionally stirred, shaking this cocktail with ice will create a slightly lighter, aerated texture with more dilution.
Double strain (if shaking) into a chilled coupe or Martini glass for the best presentation.
London dry gin, such as Beefeater or Plymouth is the classic choice, providing juniper-forward botanicals. If you prefer a softer flavor, a contemporary-style gin with citrus or floral notes can work as well. You can use Gordon's to replicate Bond's order.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 0.02mg