Spirits Vodka A More Perfect Union Be the first to rate & review! Tyler Stevens made this cocktail for a guest who told him, “I’m a vodka martini drinker, but I feel bad for ordering something so plain.” Stevens says this variation on a Vesper “has the clean and streamlined style that guest was looking for.” Slideshow: Vodka Cocktail RecipesRecipe from Food & Wine Cocktails 2015 By Tyler Stevens Published on July 7, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 Ingredients 1 1/4 ounces Lillet blanc 3/4 ounce vodka, preferably Belvedere 1/4 ounce apricot liqueur Ice 1 grapefruit twist, for garnish Directions In a mixing glass, combine the Lillet, vodka and apricot liqueur. Fill the glass with ice, stir well and strain into a chilled coupe. Pinch the grapefruit twist over the drink and add to the coupe. Rate it Print