So, I've been battling with what to post since Valentine's Day. I just couldn't commit. I didn't want to post a recipe because we all know I can't cook. I'm saving the other half of our trip to Raleigh for a rainy day when I can really dig into the juicy subject matter from that affair. So, I thought, after a weekend of celebrating one of my favorite sister-in-law's birthday (I have 4, so I have to be careful), I thought "Why not another drink recipe? I'm not (always) a lush. People won't judge, right?" Then I realized that I don't care if you judge because judging is fun and I want you to have fun. So, here it is - judge away. This one is a little strong, so please make sure you only have one. Or, since it's a day that ends in day, have a second one and think of me. It's just under 4 ounces, so two won't hurt. Four will.
The Vesper
2 oz. Bluecoat gin
1 1/4 oz. Belvedere Vodka
1/2 oz. Lillet Blanc
lemon twist for garnish
Rim a chilled cocktail glass with the lemon twist. Combine the other ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into the glass. Garnish with the twist.
For those of you who don't know what Lillet is - make sure you take a little sip before you make this drink. It's basically Welch's, but so much better. A great extra to have in your home bar. It's a $40 investment, but well worth the brightness it brings to any drink. Add a splash to your gin and tonic or just enjoy over ice with a little club soda.
This one is for Timmy. It is currently his favorite drink and I told him I would post it someday. Cheers to Timmy!
