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This image shows a Vesper cocktail served in a pre-chilled glass, elegantly garnished with a fresh orange slice for a refined presentation.

Vesper Recipe

A sophisticated and crisp cocktail, the Vesper blends gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc for a smooth yet bold flavor. Stirred over ice and strained into a chilled glass, this iconic drink is garnished with an orange twist, adding a fragrant citrus note to its elegant finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 person
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Ice cube tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 orange twist
  • 1 fluid ounce vodka
  • 1 cup ice
  • ½ oz fluid ounce Lillet blanc

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail mixing glass with ice, ensuring it's well-chilled.
    This image shows a mixing glass filled with ice, preparing the base for a perfectly chilled Vesper cocktail.
  • Measure and pour gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc into the glass.
    This image shows gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc being poured into a mixing glass over ice, blending the key ingredients for the Vesper cocktail.
  • Stir thoroughly with a bar spoon until the mixture is well chilled.
    This image shows a bartender stirring the Vesper cocktail in a mixing glass to ensure a smooth and well-balanced flavor.
  • Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled glass.
    This image shows a bartender straining the perfectly mixed Vesper cocktail into a pre-chilled glass for a crisp and refined drink.
  • Garnish with an orange twist before serving.
    This image shows a delicate orange twist being placed on the rim of the glass, adding a citrusy aroma and an elegant touch to the Vesper cocktail.

Notes

  • Stirring instead of shaking maintains the drink's clarity and smooth texture.
  • Use high-quality spirits to enhance the Vesper’s balanced yet bold flavor.
  • Chilling the glass beforehand keeps the cocktail crisp for longer.