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Having a bottle of Gordon’s that emerged from the back of cupboard, one could but honour this tradition. Sadly, Gordon’s have succumbed to “shrinkflation”, and the standard product is now a measly 37% abv in Australia.
The essentials of the drink remain, however, and a stellar conception it is. Five stars always. Tonight made with Cocchi Americano, as many others here, and a beautiful combination of dry, herbal, citrus, bitter quinine and unapologetic alcohol it is.

We use Cocchi Americano. Find the flavours sharper and still my favourite. Since I love my Martinis shaken, this is perfect for me.

Nearly as good as a dry martini. Tanqueray, Moskovskaya, and Cocchi Americano. Proportions as listed in the recipe.

I recently treated myself to a bottle of L'Aero D'Or Kina , I already had a bottle Lillet Blanc, but added to Tanqueray gin and No 9 small batch Ukrainian grain vodka and mixed to you preferred recipe I can only describe it as 'Cocktail Heaven'. Well done Mr Fleming.

(Continued) and the blended 1/3 oz of Cocci Americano + Kina L’Aero D’Or. It’s splendid! After I finish this one, I’ll try a second with just the Kina L’Aero and see how it compares.

I’ve been mixing Vespers for a while now, using whatever London gin I had, whatever vodka I had, and Lillet Blanc. Then I switched to Cocci Americano, which at first delighted, then became more cloying (is it cinnamon that sticks out like a splinter?) But today, gentlemen, today I have at last found the Kina L’Aero D’Or, and was able to follow Difford’s recipe: Death’s Door gin (a non-floral, juniper-forward craft gin from Wisconsin), Grey Goose vodka, (continued)

Tried this again using 1/3 oz Cocchi Americano. Much cleaner falvour and a wonderful hint of the quinine. As with Mr. Bond, we did shake instead of stirring. I think we have our winning recipe.

I would suggest also trying a 'spelt-based' vodka like Orkisz from Poland. Very pure taste and really works with the Vesper. I'm sure Bond would have approved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6gtPS788JM