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
- •1½ ounces Tanqueray gin
- •1 ounce vodka
- •½ ounce Lillet Blanc
- •1 whole lemon
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
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