Ingredients

  • 3 ozLondon dry gin
  • 1 ozvodka
  • ½ ozLillet Blanc(or Cocchi Americano)
  • 🍋lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

jiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

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

📜 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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