About
This cocktail first appeared in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, Casino Royale, as James Bond’s signature order. The original called for gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet, a quinine-forward aperitif that has since been reformulated, so Cocchi Americano is often used as a modern substitute. I used to order Vespers a lot early on in grad school, and I still think it is a fun Martini variation. The aperitif and lemon oil brighten the drink while it stays very much spirit-forward. As with any cocktail, serve it how you like, whether that means shaking or stirring.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 2 oz · 60 mlgin
- ½ oz · 15 mlvodka
- ½ oz · 15 mlCocchi Americano or Lillet Blanc
- lemon peel oil
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- 2
Add ice and stir until chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe or Martini glass.
- 4
Express lemon peel oil over the surface.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon twist.
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