Almond Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry the kind of effortless cool that this three-ingredient classic does. A bold pour of London dry gin meets vodka and the honeyed, slightly bitter notes of Lillet Blanc, then gets finished with a lemon twist that perfumes the whole glass before you even take a sip. The entire lineup is naturally free of tree nuts — no flavored spirits, no almond-laced liqueurs, no surprises hiding in the bottle. Chilling your glass ahead of time and shaking until the shaker frosts over are the two small details that separate a good version from a genuinely great one. Whether you stir for clarity or shake for that signature frothy chill, the result is bracingly cold, silky, and deeply satisfying. Expressing the lemon oils over the surface right before serving is the kind of bartender move that makes guests think you really know what you're doing — because you do.
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Learn more →Ingredients
1 serving
- 3 oz london dry gin
- 1 oz vodka
- ½ oz lillet blanc
- 1 lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer (or fill it with ice water) for at least 3–5 minutes while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with a generous amount of ice. Add the gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.
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