Vesper Martini

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Made with gin, vodka and Lillet blanc, you don't need to be a British Secret Service agent to enjoy a crisp Vesper martini (though it is better shaken than stirred).

Ingredients

1 ounce vodka
3 ounces gin
1/2 ounce Lillet blanc
Lemon peel strip

Directions

Fill a shaker half full with ice. Add gin, vodka and Lillet blanc; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into martini glass. Squeeze lemon peel over martini to release oils. If desired, rub the peel around rim of glass; drop into martini.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 273 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

The iconic martini ordered by James Bond in Casino Royale, the Vesper is a bracingly crisp combination of gin, vodka and Lillet (a French aperitif). Serve this classic shaken, not stirred, of course! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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