Vesper
Gin, vodka and Lillet, shaken very cold with a long lemon peel. James Bond's own order.
- Strength
- 23% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.8
- Calories
- 175 kcal
- In the glass
- 4½ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- London Dry Gin
- Vodka
- Lillet Blanc
How to Make a Vesper
- Add the London dry gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your boston shaker glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Vesper
Ian Fleming invented it in his 1953 novel Casino Royale, where Bond names it after the double agent Vesper Lynd.
Bartender's tip: Bond shakes it, but stirring gives a silkier, clearer drink.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Vesper served in?
- A martini glass. The open cone spreads the aroma wide.
- Is a Vesper shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a Vesper?
- About 23% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.8 US standard drinks (25 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Vesper?
- Roughly 175 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Vesper without London dry gin?
- Yes. Vodka is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.