The Vesper martini ordered by James Bond is a drink often recreated, as the recipe is revealed in Ian Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale," when the character orders the cocktail.

The latest James Bond film, "Skyfall," opens Nov. 9. We look at 007's life with liquor, from shaken-not-stirred martinis to various beers.

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007 even joked about patenting it with a good name, and it ultimately it became known as a Vesper martini. According to Kinane, this drink is an example of Bond using alcohol to numb the pain of ...

The original Vesper martini recipe calls for three parts gin to one part vodka, half an ounce of Kina Lillet, and a lemon twist. However, it’s important to note that Kina Lillet ceased ...

Although the character of James Bond is closely associated with the vodka martini, in the original novels of Ian Fleming his usual drink was Champagne. In Fleming’s novels, Bond drinks Champagne ...

Brand president Charles Gibb talks about the new 007 tie-in ad, and why the film franchise is a global marketing advantage. BY Jeff Beer 3 minute read As brands get increasingly creative in how ...

However, cocktail enthusiasts will buck 007 tradition with the preferred gin martini which is actually stirred, NOT shaken. You see, stirring the cocktail achieves not only optimum dilution but a ...

James Bond is known for his high-end tastes, whether it's driving a luxury car or wearing an expensive watch, which is why some fans were upset when they heard their beloved spy would be drinking ...

James Bond not only rules the box office, but the super spy has also shaken and stirred trends at cocktail bars since the 1960s. With the release of the latest Daniel Craig flick Spectre, some ...

Rather than 007’s famous Vodka Martini—shaken, not stirred—special guests at his creator Ian Fleming’s house were served a flaming rum punch. Former Half Full Editor There are few drink ...

James Bond orders many drinks, but perhaps the most famous is a martini. The recipe for Bond's drink was shared in Ian Fleming's 1953 book and in the movie version of the story.