My Little Martini: The Vesper Martini
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Okay, I think I’m becoming a lush. Another night, another Martini. This time, the Vesper Martini. That’s right, I tried the drink from “Casino Royale.” I have to admit it - it’s tasty.
If you haven’t seen “Casino Royale” you should. It has a great chase scene and Daniel Craig is better than Pierce Brosnan. The plot is simple: A terrorist financier has lost a shitton of money that belonged to one of his clients. Bond has to enter a poker tournament with a $150 million pot and win in order to stop the evil financier from funding more bombings. At one point during the match, Bond orders a somewhat complicated drink: The Vesper Martini.
The Vesper is a cross between a real Martini and a “vodkatini” inasmuch as it is made with both gin and vodka. Instead of vermouth, it uses Lillet. My research found that the original Lillet is no longer available, but Lillet Blanc will do. Cinzano Bianco can also be used. I have none but next time I buy vermouth I may pick some up. Recipe for the Vesper after the jump.
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