Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe VesperThe Vesper Burger 2.0 Recipe

The Vesper Burger 2.0 Recipe

Inspired by The Vesper
Time30m
Serves2

Smoked Gouda, marmalade of bacon/tomato/onion, garlic aioli, with fries. (Sub truffle fries or mac + cheese +3 dollars)

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Marmalade of Bacon/Tomato/Onion

Garlic Aioli

Fries

Optional Upgrade

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon Marmalade

    In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until translucent. Add diced tomato, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Chop the bacon and mix it back into the skillet.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Garlic Aioli

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well blended and set aside.

  3. 3

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and pepper. Form into two patties.

  4. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Grill or pan-fry the patties over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add the smoked Gouda on top of each patty to melt.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of garlic aioli. Top with the patty, followed by a spoonful of bacon marmalade. Finish with the top half of the bun.

Fry Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook the Fries

    Prepare fries according to package instructions. For truffle fries, drizzle with truffle oil before serving.

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