Vesper Martini

A cocktail that’s all about precision and clarity. Strong, smooth, and unmistakably refined—made famous by James Bond in Casino Royale.

Ingredients

• 3 oz gin

• 1 oz vodka

• ½ oz Lillet Blanc (traditionally Kina Lillet)

• Ice

Methods

1. Chill your glass
   A coupe or martini glass works best.

2. Shake (yes—this one is shaken)
   Add gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc to a shaker with plenty of ice.
   Shake until very cold.

3. Serve
   Strain into your chilled glass.

4. Finish
   Garnish with a thin lemon peel—express the oils over the drink, then drop it in.

Notes

• Keep it ice-cold—this drink is all about temperature and dilution

• Use a dry, high-quality gin to let the botanicals shine

• The lemon twist is essential—it lifts the entire drink