Invented by James Bond in the 1953 novel Casino Royale, the vesper today uses Lillet Blanc since Kina Lillet is no longer made. The resulting cocktail is delicious and potent.
very good but I don't know what lillett blanc is and didn't add it. still liked it
Read Morevery good but I don't know what lillett blanc is and didn't add it. still liked it
I made this for me and another similar recipe from this site for my husband. The one I made for him called for lemon instead of the orange. I preferred this one much better. Knowing that I would be sipping on this very slowly, I made a custom ice cube with fresh orange zest frozen inside which made it super fun. This drink is not for the faint of heart for sure. About halfway through it I wimped out and added some 7-up to finish it off.
I prefer a little extra Lillet for added sweetness, but admittedly I am using fairly cheap gin and vodka :) I also like both lemon and orange rind, and I usually rub those around the rim of the glass