Saturday, May 22, 2010

Question 645

Dry martini,' X said. 'One. In a deep champagne goblet.'
'Oui, monsieur.'
'Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. SHAKE it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?'
'Certainly monsieur.' The barman seemed pleased with the idea.
'Gosh, that's certainly a drink,' said Y.
X laughed. 'When I'm...er...concentrating,' he explained, 'I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold, and very well-made. I hate small portions of anything, particularly when they taste bad. This drink's my own invention. I'm going to patent it when I think of a good name.'
This is the first instance of what? Identify X.

Answer: The first instance of the phrase "Shaken, not stirred." used by James Bond (X),which is the first instance of bond ordering a drink that is SHAKEN,NOT STIRRED.

4 Answers:

Kartikeya Pradhan said...

X: james bond
Y: felix leiter
First instance of vesper cocktail being made, suggested in novel "casino Royale"

Anshuman said...

First instance of Vesper Martini being introduced.....
X=James Bond

Nihar said...

Casino ROyale, novel.

Unknown said...

X-JAMES BOND in CASINO ROYALE