Jul 17 2026

Vesper Martini Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

The Vesper, also known as the Vesper Martini, was made famous by James Bond. The cocktail was invented by none other than Bond author Ian Fleming.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Start by chilling a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake it Up

    Shake the mixture well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Dump the ice water from the chilled martini glass.

  5. 5

    Strain the Cocktail

    Strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled martini glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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