Vesper
The Vesper is a spirit-forward cocktail made with Gin, Vodka and Lillet Blanc. It is shaken and served in a cocktail glass, about 28% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 28% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 60mlGin
- 15mlVodka
- 7.5mlLillet Blanc
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with lemon twist.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Vesper
Created by Ian Fleming for James Bond in Casino Royale (1953), named after Vesper Lynd.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- No Lillet Blanc? Use Cocchi Americano (Closest to the original Kina Lillet)
- No Lillet Blanc? Use Bianco Vermouth
All swaps for Gin, Vodka and Lillet Blanc
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