She explains why her parents named her Vesper and Bond asks if she'd mind if he called his favourite Martini after her. In chapter eight, Bond meets the beautiful agent Vesper Lynd. I'm going to patent it when I can think of a good name.' He also explains his Martini to Felix Leiter, the CIA man, saying, ' This drink's my own invention.

When made, 007 compliments the bartender, but tells him it would be better made with a grain-based vodka. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large slice of lemon peel.' Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. In chapter seven Bond explains to a Casino bartender exactly how to make and serve the drink. This variation on the Dry Martini was created by the mind of author Ian Fleming, the result of various influences, and made famous by its inclusion in his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, published in 1953. But, how did Bond come to drink Vespers? History It's James Bond's drink of choice and, thanks to the movie franchise, is famously ordered with the specification for it to be 'shaken not stirred'. A Vesper Martini comprises three shots London dry gin, one shot vodka and half a shot dry French wine aperitif.

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