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Vesper recipe

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Dry, potent cocktail served shaken in a coupe.

Aperitif Court Great classics
Volume 9 cl
Alcohol 35.2 %
Calories 1775 kcal
Colour Clear
Difficulty Easy
Published 09/2026
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Martini glass

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Small coupe

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History

Invented by Ian Fleming in "Casino Royale" in 1953, where James Bond names it after Vesper Lynd and orders it "shaken, not stirred".

Decoration

Garnish with a long lemon zest.

Variation

Prepared in a mixing glass rather than a shaker, it gains in silkiness and clarity.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Vesper called?

The Vesper cocktail is also known as vesper, james bond martini, gin vodka lillet, 007 cocktail.

Which glass should Vesper be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Martini glass or a Small coupe.

What is the volume of Vesper?

The volume of the Vesper cocktail is 9 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Vesper?

The alcohol content of the Vesper recipe is 35.2%.

How many calories are in Vesper?

The calories of the Vesper cocktail are estimated at 1775 calories.

What colour is Vesper?

The Vesper cocktail is Clear in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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