- 45 ml1.5 ozgin
- 15 ml0.5 ozvodka
- 7.5 ml0.25 ozLillet Blanc
Garnish: lemon twist
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ~30% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
The story
Ian Fleming wrote this one into his first spy novel and named it after the fictional woman who breaks the hero's heart in that same book. The original quinine-based wine it called for stopped being made decades ago, so modern versions lean on the closest substitute available.
Flavour
Quick answers
Vesper questions
How do you make a Vesper?
Add gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Twist a lemon peel over the top. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) gin, 15 ml (0.5 oz) vodka and 7.5 ml (0.25 oz) Lillet Blanc.
What's in a Vesper?
Gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc, garnished with lemon twist.
Is a Vesper shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.
What glass is a Vesper served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Vesper?
About 30% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.
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