The perfect serving for the perfect seasonal cocktail #ad21+
A Vesper is already a bold, spirit-forward martini but together with my friends at @WeberRanchVodka, I wanted to give you a seasonal rendition with a slightly different edge thanks to its agave base, which brings a subtle sweetness and soft herbal note that works especially well with dry vermouth and citrus.
A flask is the way to go here, the addition of spruce tips and juniper comes through in place of the traditional gin and really let’s the earthy notes in #WeberRanch shine with the bonus of adding that cozy holiday feeling around this time of year. It’s a great make-ahead option when you want a martini that pours clean and consistent every time.
As an added bonus, this cocktail can pull double duty, make sure to check out Jordan’s (@highproofpreacher) version for a lighter, crisp rendition by adding a few simple ingredients!
Cheers, y’all!
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml Gin
1½ oz | 45 ml Vodka
½ oz | 15 ml Spruce + Juniper Infused Lillet Blanc
5 dashes Orange Bitters
Lemon Twist (garnish)
instructions:
Add 4 bruised spruce tips and 5 juniper berries to Lillet Blanc in an 8 oz mason jar. Steep for up to 24 hours. Combine vodka, gin, Lillet, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Express a lemon twist over the drink and discard or drop in, depending on preference. Serve immediately.
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