Vesper

A sophisticated cocktail made famous by James Bond, combining gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc for a smooth and potent drink. Finished with a twist of lemon for aromatic complexity.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • ounces Tanqueray gin
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • ½ ounce Lillet Blanc
  • 1 whole lemon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc, 1 ounce vodka, and 1 1/2 ounces Tanqueray gin in an ice-filled mixing glass until very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a martini glass.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Using a small serrated knife, remove a 1" strip of peel from a lemon (some white pith is okay); it should be stiff enough to provide some resistance when bent. Twist over drink to express oils; discard. Garnish with a lemon twist.

    1 min