Bevor James Bond trockene Martinis bestellte, erfand er einen anderen erstklassigen Drink. Um heute aber einen „Vesper“-Martini zu mixen, muss man sich auf die Suche nach einer Zutat begeben.
James Bond's Vesper Martini, introduced in Ian Fleming's novel *Casino Royale*, is a distinctive cocktail. The recipe, as described by Bond, includes three parts Gordon's gin, one part vodka, and half a part Lillet (a French aperitif). The drink gained prominence in the 2006 film *Casino Royale*, where Bond names it after Vesper Lynd, a character with a tragic fate. The Vesper Martini is characterized by its dry and slightly bitter taste, often garnished with a lemon twist. Despite its simplicity, the cocktail has sparked discussions among mixologists about ingredient substitutions, such as using Noilly Prat as a Lillet alternative. The Vesper Martini remains a iconic symbol of James Bond's sophistication.
