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Vesper Martini
According to Wikipedia, this drink was invented by none other than James Bond himself (In the 1953 James Bond novel Casino Royale). See for yourself.
“A dry martini,” [Bond] said. “One. In a deep champagne goblet.”
“Oui, monsieur.”
“Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?”
“Certainly, monsieur.” The barman seemed pleased with the idea.
“Gosh, that’s certainly a drink,” said Leiter.
Bond laughed. “When I’m…er…concentrating,” he explained, “I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold and very well-made. I hate small portions of anything, particularly when they taste bad. This drink’s my own invention. I’m going to patent it when I can think of a good name.”
This contribution to Fancy A Drink? comes straight from one reader’s home bar! Thanks Patti & Nick.
Directions
- Add Gin, Vodka and Lillet to shaker.
- Fill with ice.
- Shake (don't stir) vigorously.
- Strain into Martini glass (or deep Champagne goblet).
- Garnish with Lemon peel.
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