This unique blend of gin, vodka, and Lillet has a sweet and bitter flavor.
The name comes from the evening prayer of thanksgiving and praise in Roman Catholic and other Christian liturgies. “Casino Royale,” written by Ian Fleming and first published in 1963, is a fictionalized account of the creation of the cocktail by Fleming, who named it Vesper Lynd. This martini is a timeless classic made famous by the iconic James Bond character Vesper. Sip Into Bond’s World: The Vesper Martini This signature drink has since become a classic and is one of the most popular martinis in the world.
The name of the cocktail comes from the main character in the novel, James Bond, who orders the drink to be made with “three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.” The name Vesper is derived from the character Vesper Lynd, the Bond girl in the novel. The Vesper Martini cocktail was created in 1953 by British author Ian Fleming in his novel Casino Royale.
