The wild Vesper is a variant of the Vesper Martini,invented by author Ian Fleming for his iconic British secret agent, James Bond. The drink first appeared in Fleming’s Casino Royale, which was published in 1953.
– 3 ounces Ortolan blanc
– 1/2 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif
– Garnish: lemon twist
1. Add the Ortolan Blanc and Lillet blanc into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds, until ice cold.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink, rub the twist along the rim of the glass and drop it into the cocktail.
