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savory, tangy, herbaceous, briny

Pickle Martini

A tangy twist on the dirty martini using dill pickle brine for a briny, herbaceous kick.

vodkaEasy~28% ABV
MethodShakeGlassMartini GlassIcenoneGarnishDill pickle spear, fresh dill
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2Β½ ozvodka
  • Β½ ozdry vermouth
  • ΒΎ ozpickle brine
  • Dill pickle spear, fresh dillgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
  2. 2Add vodka, vermouth, and pickle brine to a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into the chilled martini glass.
  5. 5Garnish with a dill pickle spear or cornichons.
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History & Origin

The pickle martini emerged from the pickleback shot trend of the mid-2000s. Using pickle brine instead of olive brine creates a tangier, more herbaceous flavor profile.

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