Crisp, cold and effortlessly sophisticated. Very Jackie.
The Vesper: A Martini With a History
The Vesper is not just a martini. It is the martini, first ordered by James Bond in Ian Fleming's 1953 novel Casino Royale and now available at Jackie Restaurant every Tuesday for $5. Gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc come together in one glass, finished with a lemon twist, making it one of the most recognizable cocktails ever written into fiction.
There is something fitting about the Vesper landing at Jackie. The cocktail carries a 1950s Bond energy and a 1960s glamour that the restaurant wears naturally. When it arrives cold and sharp in front of you, it asks nothing more than that you slow down and enjoy it.
Among restaurants in Navy Yard, Jackie has built a reputation as a place where the details matter, and Tini Tuesday is a good example of that. A classic cocktail, priced accessibly, served in a room that earns it. That is the kind of Washington DC weeknight worth planning around.
What Goes Into the Vesper
Gin
The botanical backbone of the Vesper. Gin brings the herbal complexity and dry edge that separates this martini from anything built on vodka alone.
Vodka
Vodka smooths the blend and softens the gin's sharpness, giving the Vesper its clean, cold finish. Fleming specified it in 1953, and the combination has held up ever since.
Lillet Blanc
The element that makes the Vesper its own thing. Lillet Blanc is a French aperitif wine with a gentle sweetness and floral note that ties the gin and vodka together without overpowering either.
Lemon Twist
The finishing touch. A single lemon twist lifts the whole glass with a citrus brightness that keeps the cocktail feeling sharp and alive from first sip to last.
Every Tuesday at Jackie
The Vesper is September's featured Tini Tuesday cocktail at Jackie Restaurant, available every Tuesday for $5. It is the kind of weekly ritual that turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth showing up for.
Jackie sits at 79 Potomac Ave SE, a few minutes from Nationals Park in the heart of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Whether you are winding down after work or starting the evening early, a $5 Vesper is a solid reason to pull up a seat.
Join Us for Tini Tuesday
$5 Vespers, every Tuesday at Jackie Restaurant.
Reserve your table at Jackie Restaurant in Navy Yard, 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington DC.
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