Prior to his DWI arrest, Justin Timberlake was allegedly seen imbibing this $21 James Bond drink.
Before being taken into custody for DWI in Sag Harbor, Justin Timberlake “refused” to take any breathalyzer tests.
It has been rumored that Justin Timberlake indulged in a strong $21 cocktail made by James Bond before to his recent apprehension for suspected drunk driving in the Hamptons.
The Daily Beast cites sources stating that the 43-year-old singer at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor requested a Vesper Martini.
There were “no mixers” and “all alcohol” in the drink. It had Lillet Blanc wine aperitif, Tanqueray gin, Grey Goose vodka, and a big twist of lemon zest.
The Vesper Martini, which usually contains a substantial “4 ounces of liquor,” is “not for the faint of heart,” according to cocktail blogger Moody Mixologist. “Safe to say that the level of alcohol in this martini is equivalent to a double of just about any other cocktail,” the writer said.
“so please remember that the next time you mix one up.”
After being pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign, Timberlake allegedly told police he had only had “one martini.” He “performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests” and refused a breathalyzer as well.
What is the formula for Justin Timberlake’s “one martini”?
The Vesper Martini became well-known when it was included in Ian Fleming’s 1953 book “Casino Royale,” where James Bond provides instructions on how to make it exactly right: Three Gordon’s measures, one vodka measure, and half a Kina Lillet measure. Add a thin piece of lemon peel and shake well until it becomes ice-cold.
Bond calls the drink after the person he meets romantically, Vesper Lynd.
Following its portrayal in the 2006 film adaption starring Daniel Craig and Eva Green, the cocktail’s popularity skyrocketed.
According to reports, Timberlake was reportedly drinking from other customers’ tables at the American Hotel while clearly inebriated. He murmured, “This is going to ruin the tour,” according to witnesses, and then the policeman, who “was so young that he didn’t even know,” cuffed him and took him into custody.
Timberlake, who is currently on a global tour, is dealing with the legal fallout from the event, which includes entering a not-guilty plea to the DUI charge. If found guilty, the punishment could not be jail time but rather fines and license suspension.
He refused to take the breathalyzer, thus the charge was reduced to one count. In addition, Timberlake was given two further court tickets for running a stop sign and failing to stay in the proper lane of traffic, according to Edward Burke Jr., Timberlake’s attorney
