The Sophisticated Vesper Martini
The Vesper Martini is a classic and sophisticated cocktail, made famous by the iconic James Bond. It’s the perfect choice for when you want to impress your guests with something special or just enjoy yourself with a delicious drink. In this article, we will explore how to make the classic Vesper Martini that 007 himself loves so much.
Gather Your Ingredients
Making the perfect Vesper Martini requires some precise measurements and quality ingredients. For best results, choose vodka from potato or wheat rather than grain alcohols as these produce more flavourful martinis. You will also need 3 parts London dry gin, 1 part Lillet Blanc vermouth and of course one lemon twist for garnish.
Chill The Glasses & Measure The Liquids
Start off by chilling two martini glasses in advance; simply place them in the freezer for half an hour before use. Then measure out three parts of chilled vodka into a shaker followed by one part of Lillet Blanc vermouth and three parts of London dry gin.
Shake It Up!
Once all your ingredients have been measured out accurately pour it all into a shaker filled with ice cubes; shake vigorously until its well combined then strain it into your pre-chilled glasses.
Garnish With A Lemon Twist
To add that final touch to each glass carefully cut a thin slice from an unwaxed lemon peel using either scissors or a sharp knife; then twist over each glass releasing juices as you do so leaving behind drops on top which adds zesty notes to every sip.
Vesper Martini
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- - 3 parts gin preferably Gordon's or Tanqueray
- - 1 part vodka preferably Smirnoff No. 21
- - 0.5 part Kina lillet or Cocchi Americano as a substitute
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and add the ingredients in order of listing above.
- Stir gently until chilled and strain into a pre-chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist or lemon twist, depending on preference of the drinker, then serve immediately.
Glassware
martini: The typical glassware used for a Vesper Martini is a chilled, stemmed cocktail glass (martini or coupe).
Flavors
martini is a classic cocktail that was first created in London by James Bond author Ian Fleming. This flavorful drink has been enjoyed for decades and remains a popular choice for many people today.
The flavor profile of Vesper Martini consists of three distinct ingredients – gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc. The gin adds herbal notes to the mix while the vodka brings subtle citrus tones with it. The Lillet Blanc ties everything together with its delicate floral aroma and slightly sweet taste. All these flavors are balanced perfectly to create a unique yet unforgettable experience every time it is sipped on!
