# Vesper

A crystalline, high-proof union of gin and vodka softened by a small measure of floral, bittersweet Lillet Blanc.

Strength: 37% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 45 ml [Gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/gin.md)
- 15 ml [Vodka](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/vodka.md)
- 7.5 ml [Lillet Blanc](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/lillet-blanc.md)

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## Garnish

- Lemon zest — Express the peel oils over the drink.

## Method

1. Shake all the ingredients hard with ice until very cold.
2. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/vesper
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/vesper-19f267ec.webp
- Recipe source: https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/vesper/