As Mr. Bond, James Bond would have ordered – “Dry Martini. Wait!
Three measures of Gordon, one of Vodka, 1/2 a measure of Kina Lillet, Shake it over ice and then add a thin slice of lemon peel.”.
That’s it, the recipe of Vesper Martini.
Due to the large content of alcohol in it – both Gin and Vodka it has a very strong and sharp taste.
Vesper Martini gained its popularity again after Mr. Bond played by Daniel Craig orders it in the movie – Casino Royale.
The cocktail is named by Mr. Bond after the lead female character in the movie, and his love interest – Vesper Lynd, played by Eva Green.
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Vesper Martini – How to Mix
Vesper Martini has high alcohol content and hence has a very strong sharp taste.
So to make this cocktail the perfect way, you need to make sure that the drink is served in a chilled glass. This way the drink seems really great.
So before we start lets chill the cocktail glass. You can do this by filling the Cocktail glass with lots of ice and let it chill until we prepare – Vesper Martini.
Now take, lots of ice in a shaker and add all the ingredients to it. Shake it well for around 30 seconds to mix the spirits well.
Remove the ice from Cocktail glass and strain the cocktail into it.
Your Vesper Martini is ready to be served, but wait! Garnish the drink with a thin lemon peel just the way Mr. Bond likes it.
Your drink is ready Mr. Bond!
Recommendation
- In the movie specific spirits are named however you can replace them with your suitable choice of Gin and Vodka.
- You can also use dry vermouth of your choice to make this drink as per your choice.
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Vesper Martini
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Vesper Martini
- 60 ml Gordon Gin
- 20 ml Absolute Vodka
- 10 ml Lillet Blanc
- Ice Cubes
Garnishing
- Slice of Lemon Peel
Instructions
How to mix Vesper Martini
- Fill Cocktail glass with ice and let it chill until we prepare Vesper MartiniIce Cubes
- Put lot of ice in a shaker and add all ingredients. Shake it well.60 ml Gordon Gin, 20 ml Absolute Vodka, Ice Cubes, 10 ml Lillet Blanc
- Remove ice from Cocktail glass and strain the drink into it.
- Garnish the drink with thin lemon peel. Your drink is ready Mr. Bond!Slice of Lemon Peel
Notes
- In the movie specific spirits are named however you can replace them with your suitable choice of Gin and Vodka.
- You can also use dry vermouth of your choice to make this drink as per your choice.
