MSG Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry the kind of mystique this one does — a bone-dry, bracingly cold blend of gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc that feels like it belongs in a candlelit bar somewhere in Monaco. The combination of London dry gin and vodka gives it serious backbone, while the Lillet Blanc softens the edges just enough to make it dangerously sippable. A properly expressed lemon twist finishes everything off with a bright citrus oil that perfumes the glass before you even take a sip. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, this drink is a natural fit — every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, with no sauces, mixes, or packaged shortcuts in sight. The technique matters as much as the ingredients: chilling your glass ahead of time and shaking or stirring until the shaker is properly frosted ensures you get that silky, ice-cold texture that makes this cocktail so satisfying. Whether you shake it for a slightly frothy, diluted result or stir it for something cleaner and more translucent, the outcome is elegant either way. It's the kind of drink that rewards a little patience and attention to detail.
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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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