Ingredients

  • 3 ozlondon dry gin
  • 1 ozvodka
  • ½ ozlillet blanc(or Cocchi Americano)
  • 🍋lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

jiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until very cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Express a large lemon twist over the drink.
  5. Drop the twist into the glass or perch on the rim.

📜 History

The Vesper was invented by Ian Fleming for James Bond in the 1953 novel Casino Royale. Bond specifies the recipe and names it after Vesper Lynd. The original called for Kina Lillet which is now discontinued.

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