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James Bond's Ian Fleming Invented a Cocktail for the 007 Agent
The Big Picture The Vesper cocktail was named after James Bond's lover in the Casino Royale novel, adding a tragic layer to 007's signature drink. Ian Fleming based the Vesper on a friend's recipe, but admitted he didn't find it all that …