Name: Vesper Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 15 ml Vodka; 10 ml Lillet Blanc; 1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Vesper

Description

The Vesper cocktail was famously invented by Ian Fleming and first appeared in his James Bond novel, "Casino Royale." It combines the sharp botanicals of gin with the smoothness of vodka and the floral notes of Lillet Blanc.

The drink became a staple for those seeking a suave and elegant cocktail.

Ingredients

60 ml Gin
15 ml Vodka
10 ml Lillet Blanc
1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to shake until well chilled. Fine Mesh Strainer – Used to fine strain into the glass.

Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass (recommended)

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Quick facts

4 mins Easy Approx. 28% ABV 2.1 units 165 kcal Ice Batch friendly