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Made famous by James Bond in Ian Fleming’s book Casino Royale, the Vesper cocktail (aka the Vesper Martini) combines a base of vodka and gin with a touch of Lillet to soften the edges. Of course, the drink was famously shaken, despite its spirit-forward formula, but it can certainly be stirred for those who so choose.
Shake all of the ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, then garnish.