Turkey Free Vesper Martini
Few cocktails carry as much mystique as this three-ingredient classic, and the good news is that it's just as impressive to make at home as it sounds on paper. London dry gin brings the botanical backbone, vodka adds clean, neutral strength, and Lillet Blanc contributes a gentle honeyed bitterness that ties everything together in a way that feels almost impossibly sophisticated. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a shaker or mixing glass, a strainer, and a well-chilled coupe. Naturally, there's no poultry anywhere near this recipe — it's pure spirits, a fortified wine aperitif, and a curl of fresh lemon peel, so you can sip with complete confidence. That expressed lemon twist is worth taking your time over: pinching the peel over the glass releases fragrant citrus oils that perfume every sip before the drink even touches your lips. Whether you shake it Bond-style for a frosty, slightly silky result or stir it for crystal clarity, the outcome is a bracingly cold, beautifully balanced cocktail that feels like a special occasion in a glass.
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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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