Nutmeg Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry as much mystique as this three-ingredient classic, and the good news is that it's every bit as elegant to make at home as it sounds. London dry gin brings bold botanical depth, vodka adds clean strength, and Lillet Blanc softens the whole thing with a gentle honeyed bitterness — together they create something that feels genuinely sophisticated without requiring a bar cart full of obscure bottles. The expressed lemon twist at the end isn't just a garnish flex; pinching that peel over the glass releases fragrant citrus oils that lift the entire drink and make the first sip smell as good as it tastes. Whether you shake it frosted and slightly silky or stir it crystal-clear and spirit-forward, both methods are worth trying to find your preference. Spices and warming aromatics have no place here — this is a cocktail built entirely on clean, pure flavors, so there's nothing hidden in the glass to worry about. Chill that coupe properly and strain carefully, and you'll have something that looks and tastes like it came from a very good bar.
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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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