While the Vesper is often classified as a martini, it really defies categorization. A classic martini contains gin, dry vermouth, and an olive or two. A vodka martini simply replaces the gin with vodka.
AMT. PER SERVING % DAILY VALUE Rinse martini glass with extra dry vermouth. Add vodka, gin, and Lillet Blanc to a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into prepared martini glass. “Based on a recipe from Ray Foley's the Ultimate Little Martini Book containing over 1000 martini recipes.”
This drink is purely fictional. It was created by the author in his first book about the now-famous British Secret Intelligence Service agent and has also become known as the "James Bond martini." As any devotee of the books or movies knows, Bond is very fond of fine cocktails , and this was certainly not the last drink in the series.
Bond’s signature martini is neat, sophisticated and potent. It features a twist of lemon peel and can be customised to suit your tastes by adding less or more dry vermouth. The Vesper martini combines gin, vodka with Kina Lillet liqueur, a fortified wine that was phased out by its maker in 1986.