Celery Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry as much mystique as this three-ingredient classic, and the good news is it's genuinely simple to pull off at home with the right technique. The combination of London dry gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc creates something bracingly cold, slightly floral, and far more complex than the sum of its parts. A properly chilled coupe and that final flourish of expressed lemon oils make all the difference between a good drink and a great one. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the usual culprits — every component here is clean and straightforward, with no hidden extras to worry about. Whether you shake it hard for a frosty, slightly silky texture or stir it low and slow for crystal clarity, both methods deliver something seriously impressive. The lemon twist isn't just garnish — pinching the peel over the glass releases fragrant citrus oils that lift the whole drink and add a bright, aromatic finish. Mix one up before dinner and you'll understand immediately why this particular recipe has never gone out of style.
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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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