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The Vesper
Before James Bond started sipping standard gin and vodka martinis, the Vesper was his drink of choice. In a memorable scene from Casino Royale, Bond spells out the recipe ... more
Photo by: TKTKTa
The Vesper
Before James Bond started sipping standard gin and vodka martinis, the Vesper was his drink of choice. In a memorable scene from Casino Royale, Bond spells out the recipe for the drink, named after his colleague and flame, Vesper Lynd, to the stumped bartender: "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. Got it?" The Vesper has made a comeback recently as the world celebrates 50 years of Bond. Lillet no longer makes its Kina line, so bartenders are tweaking accordingly. At Gramercy Tavern, the Vesper includes:
- 2 oz. Beefeater Gin
- 3/4 oz. Tito's Handmade Vodka
- 1/3 oz. Lillet Blanc
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As fascinating and layered as cocktails have become, sometimes simpler is better. Party starting in 3-2-1? This is no time to be gutting a vanilla bean.
So we asked New York City bartenders to share some of their favorite "minimalist" cocktails with a maximum of three ingredients-not counting garnishes such as citrus or sugar. Many of these may sound familiar. That's because many of the most classic cocktails, from the Martini to the Manhattan, count three ingredients-tops.
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