In our weekly series, we talk content and cocktails with maude, a modern sexual wellness brand based out of Brooklyn. Each Wednesday, we'll offer recommended rituals for an intimate evening at home.

This week: A drink fit for 007 himself, the Vesper was invented by none other than Bond author Ian Fleming. While all-spirit cocktails are typically stirred, Bond takes his with a heavy shake. Go ahead and follow his lead while queuing up some of our other cinematic crushes of the golden age.

To drink
Vesper Martini

To watch
Relive the glories of the golden age of cinema with drama darlings Bardot and Bogart. Find the full list of vintage escapes here.

To listen
Dim the lights and put on silky smooth tunes from the likes of Cleo Sol and Grace Carter.

Vesper Martini

Ingredients

1.5 oz AMASS Dry Gin
1 oz AMASS Botanic Vodka
0.5 oz Cocchi Americano
Lemon Twist, for garnish

Recipe

Pour ingredients into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice and stir or shake, depending on your preference. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.