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007 has a refined repertoire when it comes to selecting
his preferred poisons. Everyone knows the about his
favourite "Martini, shaken not stirred",
but how many people have sampled one, let alone know
how to make one?
MI6 dusts off the cocktail shakers for a crash course
in making sophisticated spy beverages, shaking - not
stirring...
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Drink Like 007
26th November 2002
"Bond, James Bond" started Sean Connery's silver screen
presence as 007, but the character is perhaps more well known
around the world for his favourite aperitif, the now infamous
"Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred". Although you will
never hear Roger Moore utter the line in any of his 7 films, the
legend returned with Timothy Dalton, and now Pierce Brosnan, continuing
to knock them back.
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007 Vodka Martini
Film: Numerous
3 measures of Gordon's Gin
1 measure of Vodka
1/2 a measure of Kina Lillet
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The literary 007 has his own Vodka Martini recipe:
Using a standard cocktail shaker and plenty of ice, vigorously
shake until the drink is ice cold. Serve in a champagne
goblet with a thin slice of lemon peel.
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Mojito
Film: Die Another Day
1 shot of light rum
Half a teaspoon of sugar
Juice of half a lime
Sprigs of Mojito Mint
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Bond and Jinx enjoy a Mojito in Cuba, now you can too:
Add all ingredients, fill glass with ice cubes, top up
with soda or mineral water, and shake or stir well. Decorate
with a sprig of Mojito Mint.
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Mint Julep
Film: Goldfinger
2 oz. bourbon
5 to 6 mint leaves
1/2 oz. simple syrup
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Straight from the bar of Goldfinger's Kentucky ranch:
Place mint leaves and sugar syrup in a Collins glass. Mash
with the back of a spoon. Add 1 oz. of bourbon. Fill with
crushed ice. Add remaining bourbon. Stir. Garnish with a
mint leaf
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| Adding Up The Tab
Over the 20 films and 5 actors, 007 has clocked up quite
a few bar tabs. But which incarnation of James Bond run
the most risk liver failure?
| Actor |
Films |
Drinks |
Average |
| Sean Connery |
6 |
29 |
4.83 |
| George Lazenby |
1 |
7 |
7 |
| Roger Moore |
7 |
29 |
4.14 |
| Timothy Dalton |
2 |
10 |
5 |
| Pierce Brosnan |
4 |
15 |
3.75 |
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Only The Best
After a tough mission, what better way to unwind than to
pop open a bottle of your favourite vintage champagne? 007
has switched brands over his cinematic appearances, initially
preferring Dom Perignon, but more recently Bollinger.
Contrary to popular belief, Bond's favourite drink is champagne,
knocking back 30 glasses in the 20 films (surpassing a measly
19 Vodka Martini's).
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