• Gin
  90 ml (3 oz)

  A London Dry gin works best for classic flavor.
• Vodka
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Choose a clean, smooth vodka.
• Lillet Blanc
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Use Lillet Blanc as a modern substitute for the original Kina Lillet.
• Ice
  1 cup

  For shaking the cocktail.
• Lemon peel
  1 twist

  For garnish.

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Martini glass
• Bar spoon
• Peeler or sharp knife

1. 1

   Fill a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.

2. 2

   Pour in the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc using a jigger for accuracy.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is ice-cold.

4. 4

   Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with a large, thin twist of lemon peel—express the oils over the drink and drop it in.

• It’s the original James Bond martini—iconic and stylish.
• A balanced blend of gin, vodka, and Lillet offers a complex, layered flavor.
• Served ice-cold, it’s incredibly refreshing and crisp.
• The lemon peel garnish adds a zesty, aromatic finish.
• Perfect for making a statement at your next cocktail party.

The Vesper Martini was made famous by Ian Fleming's 1953 novel 'Casino Royale,' where James Bond orders it with his now-legendary precision: 'Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.' This drink was created especially for the book and named after the alluring Vesper Lynd, Bond's love interest. The original Kina Lillet has changed over the years (now replaced by Lillet Blanc), but the Vesper remains an icon for cocktail enthusiasts and Bond fans alike.