Vesper
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: --
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes 1 drink
This is the James Bond martini, named for Vesper Lynd, the doomed love interest in Casino Royale. "I never have more than one drink before dinner," said Bond. "But I do like that one to be very large and very strong and very cold and very well made."
Ingredients
- 3 ounces gin
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce blond Lillet
- Twist of lemon
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Instructions
- 1. Pour liquid ingredients into an ice-filled shaker.
- 2. Shake, then strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 3. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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