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Vesper Martini

James Bond's original martini from Casino Royale (1953) — gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc, shaken (not stirred). Potent and complex, with a floral edge from the Lillet. Ian Fleming's recipe is precise: 'Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.'

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 3 oz London dry gin
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2. Shake vigorously (Bond insisted) for 15 seconds.
  3. 3. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  4. 4. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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