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Vesper Grey

The key to this twist on the Vesper classic is the use of Earl Grey tea infused Russian Vodka.

[Aperitif] [Glamour] [Strong]

Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
3 oz Gin (London Dry)[ Add ]
1 oz Vodka (with Earl Grey tea infusion)[ Add ]
12 oz Lillet Blanc[ Add ]
Method: Prepare in a shaker
Glass: Cocktail
Recipe:
  1. Shake with ice and serve in a chilled cocktail glass garnished with a thin lemon twist.



Volume: 4.5 oz
Alcohol units: 5.1 standard drinks
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 37%

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Times viewed: 25458
Average Score: 7.0 (3 votes)

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History

This is my take on the Vesper Martini from Ian Fleming’s 1953 James Bond novel “Casino Royale”. Vesper Lynd was Bond’s precious dark haired lover & his most infamous betrayer. The now legendary drink has undergone many adaptations. This version using Earl Grey tea adds a smooth sophisticated element that, like Vesper herself, is lovingly familiar yet daringly unexpected. I call it the “Vesper Grey”. - Daniel Robinson

Recipe by: High Spirits! The Art of Premium Cocktails
http://highspiritsdrinks.blogspot.com

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Added by HighSpirits on
Last updated on 2011-10-29 15:15:38
Status: Approved