Pickle Martini
A crisp, savoury three-ingredient martini made with vodka, pickle brine and dry vermouth. Sharper and more approachable than a classic dirty martini.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 150kcal
Cost 2.60
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Fine strainer
- Chilled martini glass or coupe
- Cocktail pick
Ingredients
- 60 ml vodka
- 30 ml pickle brine from a jar of gherkins or cornichons
- 10 ml dry vermouth
- Cornichons or gherkins to garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Add the vodka, pickle brine and dry vermouth to a cocktail shaker.60 ml vodka, 30 ml pickle brine, 10 ml dry vermouth
- Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with cornichons on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.Cornichons or gherkins
Notes
Taste your brine first and adjust between 20ml and 30ml depending on saltiness. The un-iced pre-mix keeps in the fridge for two weeks; shake individual servings with fresh ice to serve. For a spicy version, add a slice of red chilli to the shaker.