The problem with the recipe is that Kina Lillet is no longer available. The recipe that appears in the films is exactly the same as the drink that James Bond orders in Ian Fleming’s book, although in the films it is served in a cocktail glass rather than a champagne goblet. Bond orders it prior to facing Le Chiffre at the Baccarat tables of Royale-les-Eaux’s casino. Ian Fleming’s one and only mention of the Vesper can be found in the pages of Casino Royale. Two other players ask for the same and Leiter, not yet introduced, tells the waiter to “bring me one as well, keep the fruit”. While playing poker Bond orders what he later names the Vesper – three measures of Gordon’s, two measures of vodka and half a measure of Kina Lillet shaken and served with a thin slice of lemon peel. Mathis appears to have a glass of still water with a slice of lemon. Barbara Broccoli is a friend of the co-owner of the winery, and approached him to provide the wine for this scene.Īt a cafe where he and Vesper meet Mathis, Bond takes two glasses of champagne from a passing waitress before they even find a table. With their meal they have a bottle of Château Angélus 1982 Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion. He has a whisky on the rocks in front of him as he peruses the menu.

On the train to Montenegro Vesper joins Bond in the dining carriage. “No, for one”, he responds abruptly and promptly leaves Solange headed for Miami. Requesting a bottle of Bollinger Grand Année and Beluga caviar the voice at the other end of the line asks if it is for two. As they roll on the floor together you can see two flutes of champagne on the table behind them. While Dimitrios faces Le Chiffre aboard his boat Bond uses his charms on Solange to try and found out what Dimitrios is up to. Bond orders a Mount Gay rum and soda at the bar before asking if he can join the game. After arriving at the One and Only Ocean Club (now known simply as The Ocean Club) Bond heads for the bar where Alex Dimitrios is playing poker. The first drink of the Daniel Craig era is served around half an hour into Casino Royale.

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