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Vesper

The Vesper is a very dry, high-strength mixture of gin and vodka with a restrained citrus-herbal edge. Its texture is clean and compact, and there is little sweetness to disguise the alcohol.

StrongDryCitrus

APPROX. ABV: 33%
STRENGTH: 5/5
DRINKABILITY: 1/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1

Bitterness1

Sourness0

Strength5

Body2

Drinkability1

Fruity1

Herbal3

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method: Stir with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: Citrus twist

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Oysters

02Caviar

03Olives

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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