Vesper

IBA

Immortalized in Ian Fleming's 1953 novel 'Casino Royale,' the Vesper was James Bond's self-designed martini variation, named for the doomed double agent Vesper Lynd. It merges the botanical depth of gin with the clean neutrality of vodka, unified by the honeyed, lightly bitter finish of Lillet Blanc. The drink captures a particular mid-century vision of Cold War sophistication — sleek, potent, and not without its shadows.

Spirit-ForwardClassic

Ingredients

  • 2 ozGin
  • 0.5 ozVodka
  • 0.5 ozLillet Blanc

Garnish: Lemon Twist

Preparation

Shaken · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake until very cold.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

Flavor Profile

herbal
43%
floral
32%
citrus
30%
heat
25%
spiced
20%
dilution
17%
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