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Reverse Vesper Martini

Aperitivo/aperitif · Herbal · Martini-style

4.2 31 ratings

Ingredients

1 oz Blanc quinquina/kina
1 oz Aromatized wine
1/3 oz Gin
2/3 oz Vodka

How to make

Serve in a martini glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

18.5% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 156 calories

History

This drink is more akin to a subtly fortified wine than a true "three and under the guest" Martini, but it is delightful for it, offering sherry-like wine notes and faint botanical influences. Some may argue for stirring, despite the name 'Vesper.' Shake with vigor and good ice.