The Vesper Martini is something of a hybrid between the Vodka Martini and the Gin Martini, incorporating both vodka and gin. A splash of fruity, aromatic Lillet blanc—a French apéritif—takes the traditional place of vermouth.
How to Make a Keto Low-Carb Lemon Drop Martinis. Line the rim of a martini glass with lemon juice and then sweetener. Add ice, vodka, unsweetened lemon syrup, and fresh lemon juice to a shaker. Shake. Pour the drink into the glass.
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. Combine gin, vodka, and Lillet in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
All hail the vodka (or gin!) martini! "Since martinis don’t contain juices, syrup and sugar like other cocktails do, a single martini is less than 1g of net carbs," the blog KetoConnect shares. "It doesn’t matter if you’re using gin or vodka, on keto you can enjoy both."