Glass: Cocktail glass
Difficulty: Medium
Prep: 5 min
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Description
A floral twist on the classic Vesper Martini, blending gin, vodka, and elderflower liqueur for a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail.
History
The Vesper Martini gained popularity in the early 2000s, originally crafted for a fictional spy. The addition of elderflower liqueur reflects modern taste trends towards floral and botanical flavors.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting aside.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of vodka, and 0.5 oz of elderflower liqueur.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Step 4.
- Dump the ice from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.