
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.