007’s drinks: be more Bond at the bar
Words: Gentleman's Journal
So, Bond’s back. Of course. Craig’s face is plastered on every billboard in the country; every magazine cover is sporting one of the leading stars; and the frenzy surrounding the franchise seems to be crazier than ever before. Even my mum is thinking about seeing it, and she shields her eyes at any hint of violence, be it a Notebook break-up slap or a full blown Tarantino bloodbath.
We all want to be a little more Bond. I sure as hell do. Scantily-clad women, fast cars, boundless charisma, and the ability to dodge bullets as if in the Matrix. Sounds dreamy. But it’s no easy task and it’s not going to happen overnight. So we have to attempt it in bitesize chunks, mastering the corners of the puzzle before moving into the complex centre. I’m starting with the drinks, because I feel the research will be entertaining. So, follow my lead gents, and let’s be more Bond at the bar…
AMERICANO
1 measure Campari, 1 measure sweet vermouth, Soda water
NEGRONI
1 measure Gordon’s gin, 1 measure Campari, 1 measure Italian vermouth
OLD FASHIONED
3 dashes Angostura bitters, 2 measures rye whiskey, 1 sugar cube, Soda water
RUM COLLINS
2 measures light rum, 1 teaspoon superfine sugar, 1/2 measure lime juice, Soda water
SAZERAC
2 1/2 measures rye whiskey, 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters, 1 dash Angostura bitters, 1 sugar cube, Absinthe, lemon peel
STINGER
2 1/4 measures brandy, 3/4 measure white creme de menthe
MINT JULEP
Mint leaves, 3 measures bourbon, 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon sugar
VESPER
3 measures gin, 1 measure Belvedere vodka, 1/2 measure Kina Lillet, large slither lemon peel
MOJITO
Mint leaves, 2 measures white rum, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 measure lime juice, soda water
BLACK VELVET
Guinness stout and champagne
A GOOD SCOTCH
No Bond film is complete without a good Scotch – a regular in 007’s hand after a tough day in the office. Our pick is the 15-year-old Glenfiddich.
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