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A Vesper cocktail in a martini glass

IBA: Contemporary Classics Gin

Vesper

Also known as Vesper Martini

Gin, vodka and Lillet shaken, as ordered by James Bond in Casino Royale.

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Method
Shaken
Served
Straight up, no ice
Strength
23.2% ABV about 1.4 standard drinks

Ingredients

1 drink

68 ml before ice, about 111 ml in the glass

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Vodka
  • 7.5 ml Lillet Blanc

Method

  1. Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
  2. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish

Lemon zest.

Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.