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Vesper
Vesper

The Martini invented by James Bond in Casino Royale.

[Aperitif] [Glamour] [Happy Hour] [Retro] [Strong]

Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
2 oz Gin[ Add ]
1 oz Vodka[ Add ]
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc[ Add ]

Method: Prepare in shaker
Glass: Flute
Recipe:

  1. Pour the ingredients in a shaker half-filled with ice. James specifies Gordon's gin.
  2. Shake vigorously James Bond style "Shaken, Not Stirred".
  3. Strain into a champagne glass.



Volume: 3.5 oz
Alcohol by volume: 37%

Popularity

Times viewed: 5539
Average Score: 7.0 (2 votes)

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History

In the Casino Royale (1953), James Bond explains his recipe to the barman. He later names the drink after his first love interest, Vesper Lynd.

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Comments


A very cool ULTRA PREMIUM version of the Vesper is drink I call the "Vesper Grey". It is a bit of a twist twist on based on the 007 classic. Please check it out and http://highspiritsdrinks.blogspot.com/ ;

Comment by HighSpirits on 2011-10-24 14:57:09

Added by David on 2009-11-18 10:31:50
Last updated on 2009-11-27 18:53:35
Status: Approved