The Vesper Martini

In honor of the new James Bond thriller arriving this fall, Quantum of Solace, , I thought it appropriate to honor James Bond drink selection in last year's hit Casino Royale. From the book, Bond orders from the waiter during a high stakes poker match:

"A dry martini," he 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?"

He calls this a vesper, after the beautiful double agent, Vesper.

The Vesper Martini

3 oz Gin
1 oz Vodka
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc (from the book: Kina Lillet is a brand of vermouth).


Shake with ice and strain into a wine glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Cheers, Mr. Bond.