Friday, 30 August 2019

Vesper Cocktail


This James Bond inspired cocktail, is named after the character in the movie Casino Royale, Vesper Lynd. It is a light citrus cocktail that is crisp and complex.  

Vesper Cocktail
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makes 1 cocktail

3 oz London dry gin
1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Lillet or Cocchi Aperitivo Americano  
lemon zest for garnish


Place all the ingredients into a cocktail pitcher with ice. Stir well until chilled, for about 20 seconds, strain into chilled cocktail glass or place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for about 10 seconds, this will make the cocktail more bubbly and cloudy. Squeeze the lemon zest over the drink and use as a garnish, if you wish.  


Have a great weekend everyone! - JD