The Perfect James Bond Martini (Vesper Drink)

Name: The Perfect James Bond Martini (Vesper Drink)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 ounces gin; 1 ounce vodka; 0.5 ounce Lillet blanc; Lemon twist

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1
Calories
285 kcal
Course
Cocktails
Cuisine
American

The Perfect James Bond Martini (Vesper Drink)

Jared Ramos

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Uncover the secrets of mixing the Perfect James Bond Martini (a.k.a. the Vesper), a cocktail as suave and sophisticated as 007 himself.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 ounces gin
1 ounce vodka
0.5 ounce Lillet blanc
Lemon twist garnish

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Instructions

Combine the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc in a cocktail mixing glass.
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the ingredients together for about 20 seconds or until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Always serve the Vesper in a well-chilled cocktail glass. The right glass makes all the difference. It will keep your Vesper cold and nail that look of sophistication.
You know how I was JUST talking about chilling the glass. Well, the same goes for the ingredients. Pre-chill your gin and vodka in the freezer for a few hours before mixing.
Like any quality cocktail, a Vesper relies on accurate measurement to achieve perfection. A good jigger or measuring tool is key. Stick to the 3:1:0.5 formula (gin: vodka: Lillet Blanc) to keep the flavors in balance.
Contrary to Bond's preference in the films, a Vesper calls for stirring, not shaking. Stirring retains clarity, whereas shaking causes aeration and cloudiness.
The lemon twist is for looks AND taste. Use a peeler to take off a beautiful long spiral, avoiding the bitter white pith. Give it a twist over the drink to release all those aromatic oils before dropping it in.