Singapore cocktail bar icon Atlas has put a twist on James Bond’s Vesper Martini, making a Silver Bullet perfect for someone who also loves a White Negroni
Since opening in 2017, Atlas has helped make Singapore one of the world’s can’t-miss cocktail destinations, and with drinks like the Silver Bullet it’s easy to see why. While it might not officially utilize one of the bar’s rarer gins–Atlas houses one of the world’s most diverse collections with over 1,300 bottles available–it does still hone in on making a cocktail that fits to the palettes of two types of gin drink lovers, the martini drinker and the negroni lover.
Name the cocktail.
Silver Bullet
What inspired the name? What’s this drink’s origin story?
‘Silver Bullet’ – a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem. This cocktail, a twist on the classic Vesper Martini, boasts a rich history famously associated with Ian Fleming’s James Bond character. Originating in Fleming’s 1953 novel “Casino Royale,” the Vesper Martini has since become a symbol of sophistication and intrigue.
Silver Bullet, featured in the ‘Temperature’ chapter of the ‘Preservation of Fire’ menu, is best served ice-cold, boasting a slightly slushy texture, and garnished with a frozen grape. We offer it as a single serving, or guests can opt for a decanter. It’s also perfect for home entertaining, as you can batch it ahead of time and pour with ease.
What other drinks belong in its family?
Martini
if you like ________ and ________ you should try this drink.
Vesper Martini / White Negroni
What food is this cocktail best served with?
This will be great with oysters, the briny freshness of oysters complements the crispness of the cocktail!
Note: *You can multiply the quantity of ingredients to batch and have it ready to go. Adjust the ratios accordingly for larger batches.
Ingredients:
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 dash lime bitters
- 10ml Cocchi Americano
- 5ml Luxardo Bitter Bianco
- 10ml Allain Millait Cabernet Rosè Verjus
- 20ml Nikka Vodka
- 20ml Bombay Gin
- 40% Ylang Ylang Water (Ylang Ylang oil mixed with water)
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients (except the Ylang Ylang Water) into a decanter.
- Measure the total volume of the spirits and add 40% Ylang Ylang Water to it. For example, if the total volume is 65ml, add 26ml of Ylang Ylang Water.
- Freeze the mixture overnight in a freezer set to -15 degrees Celsius.
- The drink is ready when it has a slightly slushy texture.
Ylang Ylang Water Recipe:
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang oil
- 500ml water
Method: Add the oil to the water and blend with a hand blender until fully mixed. Bottle and store.
Frozen Grapes:
Simply freeze grapes before serving as a garnish.
