Despite the Writers' Strike which was occurring in Hollywood during the production of Quantum, it’s impressive they managed to craft a story so intensely focused on Bond’s own internal angst and mourning of Vesper Lynd’s (Eva Green) passing in his previous outing - making Quantum of Solace a one-of-a-kind Bond portrait that looks past the franchise's shiny veneer. White (Jesper Christensen) is being escorted in the trunk of James Bond’s Aston Martin DBS during a thrilling opening car chase. Quantum of Solace begins literally minutes after the ending of Casino Royale, as an injured Mr. But, more importantly, it’s also the first and only sequel in the series that acts as a direct continuation from its predecessor, Casino Royale, and this is what makes it particularly interesting. The drink was popularized by author Ian Fleming (19081964) in his 1953 novel Casino Royale.
Since that form of Lillet is no longer produced, modern bartenders need to modify the recipe to mimic the original taste. The Vesper is a cocktail that was originally made of gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet. Yet Quantum of Solace is a unique Bond film in many ways, not least because it has the shortest running time in the entire franchise, clocking in at a mere 106 minutes. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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