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Vesper cocktail - gin-based served in Cocktail glass
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Vesper

The Vesper is an iconic cocktail created by author Ian Fleming in his 1953 James Bond novel "Casino Royale," where 007 himself dictates the recipe to a bartender.

Quick Facts

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Glassware

martini

Ice

Cubed

Technique

Shake

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc

Instructions

1

Shake over ice until well chilled

2

Strain into a deep goblet.

3

Garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel.

About This Cocktail

The Vesper is an iconic cocktail created by author Ian Fleming in his 1953 James Bond novel "Casino Royale," where 007 himself dictates the recipe to a bartender. This potent and sophisticated drink combines gin and vodka with aromatic Lillet Blanc, delivering a crisp, strong, and subtly floral flavor with a silky smooth finish. Served in an elegant cocktail glass, the Vesper is perfect for Bond enthusiasts and those seeking a glamorous, spirit-forward classic with legendary cinematic pedigree—shaken, not stirred.

Vesper cocktail - gin-based served in Cocktail glass

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