How to make a James Bond Martini

Bond … James Bond. These words have become very famous for introducing the fictional British Secret Service Agent James Bond of the Mi6 created by author Ian Flemming. We have grown to adore his personality and charisma in James Bond movies, 21 of which have been made as of 2007.

In James Bond’s last movie, Casino Royal which was a make of the first Bond Movie, we see Bond order his famous Martini, the Vesper. Have you ever wondered how you can make and sip a James Bond Martini

How to make a James Bond Martini

3 oz gin
1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Lillet Blanc wine

Pour the gin, vodka and Lillet blanc into a cocktail shaker half-filled with cracked ice. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon, and serve.

Why did James Bond like his Martinis Shaken and not stirred?

Bond always wants his Martinis the Vesper shaken and not stirred. This was actually a topic of interest for scientists and has an interesting answer. In 1999, researchers at the University of Western Ontario investigated the antioxidant properties in a martini and how these properties are affected by how the the martini was prepared.

Antioxidants help protect against tissue damage that can leads to heart disease and cataracts. A martini has the ability to deactivate hydrogen peroxide. Detailed chemistry aside, a shaken martini was about twice as effective at deactivating hydrogen peroxide as opposed to being stirred.

So, the next time you make a James Bond Martini, remember to shake it and not stir it. We all know how healthy James Bond is and now we have a scientific reason why.

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