James Bond's own creation, named for Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (1953). Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half of Kina Lillet — shaken, not stirred.

• London Dry Gin4.5 cl
• Vodka1.5 cl
• Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano)0.75 cl
• Lemon peelto garnish

1. 1Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
2. 2Combine gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc in a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. 3Shake hard for 15 seconds — Bond specifically requested shaken.
4. 4Double-strain into the chilled martini glass.
5. 5Express a wide strip of lemon peel over the surface and use as garnish.