The Vesper Martini, introduced by Ian Fleming in the James Bond series, has garnered mixed opinions. While some martini purists criticize its unconventional mix of vodka and gin, others, like the author, appreciate its complexity and unique flavor. At London’s Kitchen Table, the Vesper is celebrated and offered in a special infusion with foraged pineapple weed, which adds a fruity and herbaceous note to the drink, distinguishing it from Bond's original recipe. The author shares a personal fondness for the drink despite its sometimes pretentious reputation.
"Despite Bond's notoriously good tastes, martini purists love to argue against the presence of a Vesper. Unnecessary! some cry; unbalanced! others yell..."
"Fortunately, though, at London's Kitchen Table, I don't need to worry. The Vesper takes pride of place on the cocktail menu... at the restaurant's chic Lounge..."
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