Beautiful Vesper Recipe
The Vesper is a legendary cocktail famously associated with James Bond, blending gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc to create a drink that is both potent and sophisticated.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Shaker
- 1 Glass
Ingredients
- 3 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Start by chilling a martini glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water.
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.
- Stir the ingredients well for about 30 seconds to properly chill and dilute the mixture.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass, using a Hawthorne strainer or a fine-mesh strainer to remove the ice.
- Express the oil from a lemon twist over the surface of the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it into the cocktail as a garnish.
- Serve the Vesper immediately and enjoy its sophisticated flavor.
Notes
- Lillet Blanc: Lillet Blanc adds depth and complexity to the Vesper, offering subtle herbal and citrus notes. If unavailable, you can substitute with a dry vermouth, though the flavor profile may differ slightly.
- Glassware: Serve the Vesper in a chilled martini glass to enhance the drinking experience and showcase its elegant appearance.