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Vesper

Name: Vesper
Cuisine: New Era Drinks
Ingredients: 6 cl Gin; 1.5 cl Vodka; 0.75 cl Lillet Blanc

Vesper combines Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for date night.

Quick tags

IBANewEra

Quick fact

The Vesper is a cocktail that was originally made of gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet. Since that form of Lillet is no longer produced, modern bartenders need to modify the recipe to mimic the original taste, with Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano as a typical substitute.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Ginspirit - Alcoholic

6 cl

Vodkaspirit - Alcoholic

1.5 cl

Lillet Blancingredient - Non-alcoholic

0.75 cl

How to make it

Build it step by step.

1 steps

Shake over ice until well chilled, then strain into a deep goblet and garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel.

Method

Shaken

Finish

Serve with a simple garnish that fits the drink, usually citrus, herbs, or a cherry.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Vesper is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for date night.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Vesper is associated with the New Era Drinks family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

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