Ingredients

  • 2½ ozvodka
  • ½ ozdry vermouth
  • ¾ ozpickle brine
  • 🍋Dill pickle spear, fresh dill(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
  2. Add vodka, vermouth, and pickle brine to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a dill pickle spear or cornichons.

📜 History

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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