Vesper

1 serving

5 minutes

The Vesper cocktail is a legendary drink first mentioned in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel 'Casino Royale.' Its exquisite recipe combines gin, vodka, and dry vermouth, creating a strong yet refined taste with citrus notes. The drink is characterized by its velvety texture and cool aftertaste due to ice shaking in a shaker. Lemon zest adds a slight bitterness and refreshing aroma, highlighting the elegance of this cocktail. The Vesper is perfect for evening gatherings, emphasizing the style and status of its holder. It embodies boldness and sophistication — the choice of those who appreciate the perfect balance between strength and grace.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 222.4
• Proteins: 0.5g
• Fats: 0.1g
• Carbohydrates: 2.1g

Ingredients

• Gin: 65 ml
• Vodka: 25 ml
• Dry vermouth: 10 ml
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Ice: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Pour gin, vodka, and dry vermouth into a shaker filled 2/3 with ice (you can add a piece of lemon peel for aroma) and shake well several times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gin: 65 ml
   • Vodka: 25 ml
   • Dry vermouth: 10 ml
   • Ice: 200 g
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

2. Strain the cocktail through a strainer into a chilled martini glass.

3. Cut a long strip of peel from half a lemon, cut a strip about a centimeter wide from it, and spray the cocktail with the zest juice — just twist it a little. The resulting curl can be used as a decoration.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece