The Vesper Martini, a cocktail from James Bond’s Casino Royale, is traditionally made with Gordon’s gin, vodka, Kina Lillet, and garnished with lemon peel. However, modern versions often use substitutes like Lillet Blanc with aromatic bitters due to the discontinuation of Kina Lillet. The cocktail is usually shaken over ice to dilute the strong liquor content, which includes 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of vodka, and 1/2 ounce of Lillet Blanc.
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How to Make Bacon Infused Bourbon
Bacon Infused Bourbon Recipe There are plenty of recipes for bacon infused bourbon out there. This one takes some time but I believe it is my favorite. If you have never had bacon infused bourbon, the first sip you’ll be like… uhhh, do I like this? This process is called fat washing, so it literally…
The Perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail
The Old Fashioned cocktail is my favorite. I have tried it in many forms, in many bars and in many restaurants. The basic recipe is simple. Bourbon or rye whiskey, muddled sugar, bitters, a cherry (I don’t use those nasty fake red ones) and orange or lemon peel. There are lots of variables and most…
