Located in the middle of Jordan area in Amsterdam, the Vesper cocktail bar is stylish and cozy. With a picturesque décor the Vesper is lined with James Bond memorabilia. The atmosphere is very fashionable and chic, just like Vesper’s clientele. A great gathering place for the locals, Vesper Bar still has a classy upscale fill. Friday and Saturday nights tend to get busy but if you’re up for the crowds, weekends would be an amazing time to visit for a cocktail. The swanky, well dressed crowd sets the stage for what’s to come.The drink menu here is an impressive one with great specialty cocktails. The signature drink is the Vesper Martini made with three measures of Gin, one of Vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet, shaken, not stirred, very well until it's ice-cold and then a large thin slice of lemon peel is added. The Killer Bee is made with Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, homemade cranberry honey sherbet and a drop of Peychaud bitters.Dinner and a movie, is an acquired taste. Over-proofed rum infused with butter and popcorn. Balanced with homemade Coca Cola syrup, Chardonnay white wine and a splash of freshly squeezed lime juice.If you would like to learn how to make some of these marvelous drinks, ask about the creative drinks and mixology workshops. You and a group of friends can book cocktail lessons. On arrival, you will be greeted with a cocktail which you can drink while listening to a short history about creating cocktails. Afterward, with close supervision of the bartender, you are given the opportunity mix some cocktails of your own! This is great fun!
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