
IBA: Contemporary Classics Gin
Vesper
Also known as Vesper Martini
Gin, vodka and Lillet shaken, as ordered by James Bond in Casino Royale.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Served
- Straight up, no ice
- Strength
- 23.2% ABV about 1.4 standard drinks
Ingredients
68 ml before ice, about 111 ml in the glass
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Vodka
- 7.5 ml Lillet Blanc
Method
- Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Lemon zest.
Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.

