Ginger Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry the kind of effortless cool that this three-ingredient classic does. A generous pour of London dry gin forms the backbone, balanced by vodka and the subtle honeyed bitterness of Lillet Blanc, then finished with a lemon twist that perfumes every sip before it even reaches your lips. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just a well-iced shaker, a chilled coupe, and a little technique. Expressing the lemon oils over the surface is a small step that makes a genuinely noticeable difference, so don't skip it. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, cocktail menus and pre-made mixers can be a minefield of unexpected additions, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with nothing to second-guess. Whether you shake it Bond-style for a frosty, slightly silky result or stir it for crystal clarity, the drink rewards either approach beautifully. It's the kind of thing you mix once and immediately want to make again.
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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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