Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Instead, James Bond first asked for a cocktail to be shaken in Chapter 7 of Casino Royale, the first novel by Ian Fleming that debuted the character in 1953: The catchphrase, “shaken, not stirred,” was not, however, born in association with a vodka martini. The drink with which James Bond became the most associated is the vodka martini, due largely to its recurring appearance in the movies (we count it in 16 of the films to date). Strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a lemon peel.īroken Clock Vodka is made in Cheshire (UK) from slow-ripened, organic, windfall apples and a selection of botanicals found in old Georgian recipes including bergamot and angelica root.We knew we wouldn’t make it very far throwing James Bond cocktail parties without first dialing in our specifications for and serving two drinks: the vodka martini and the Vesper. Nobody does it better!Īdd all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake. You can add a drop of Angostura Bitters or use Cocchi Americano, which is similar as a style and slightly dryer.įor this recipe we are using two of Mitton Wines’ award winning spirits Broken Clock English Vodka and Eden Mill Gin from St Andrews, Scotland. Kina Lillet doesn't exist any longer so Lillet Blanc is a good alternative but less bitter than the original. Originally it was made with three measures of Gordon’s gin, one of vodka and half a measure of Kina Lillet. James Bond’s quintessential cocktail was first showcased in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel Casino Royale and must be shaken (not stirred) just as 007 requested. Subscribe online and get your free!Īnd here is Brad’s recipe to make a Vesper Martini or some call it a “Dirty” Martini. This October 2020, we are sending out 100ml wax-sealed, hand-bottled, limited edition Broken Clock Vodka beauties free to all of our Brad's Wine subscribers.

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