Blond, James Blond

After months of speculation including by readers here, a new Bond-age begins with the announcement that relative unknown Daniel Craig has taken up the mantle of the world's most recognised secret agent.

While Pierce Brosnan will be sadly missed, the 37-year-old is, we have to admit a smart money choice by producer Barbara Broccoli since the next film is Casino Royale, the very first Bond adventure.

If the name sounds familiar, it is indeed a 're-make', albeit a serious version of the one that was lampooned in the 1960s with a stellar cast including David Niven (as Sir James Bond), Woody Allen, Ursula Andress (the original Bond girl), Orson Welles and Peter Sellers.

So join us in celebrating Daniel's new designation of licenced to kill with a drink:

Brass (knuckle) Blond

2 oz lemon Vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
1/4 oz Cointreau

Shaken, not stirred, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.

-- Nora