Citric Acid Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry the effortless cool of this three-ingredient classic, and the good news is that every component here is naturally free of citric acid. Many pre-made cocktail mixes and flavored spirits sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, so building this drink from scratch with London dry gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc keeps things clean and controlled. The result is bracingly cold, silky, and just slightly floral — a serious drink for serious drinkers. Chilling your glass before you pour makes a real difference, giving you that satisfying frost on the coupe and keeping every sip ice-cold from first to last. The lemon twist is purely about the expressed oils skimmed across the surface, adding aromatic brightness without any acidic juice entering the glass. Whether you shake it hard for a frothy, diluted pour or stir it low and slow for crystal clarity, this is one of those recipes that rewards a little technique with a genuinely stunning result.
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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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