Pickle Martini
Yield: 1 drink
Inspired by the classic dirty martini recipe, pickle brine adds bold, savory flavor to this smooth, extra-dry pickle martini.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1½ ounces dill pickle juice (see Notes)
- ½ ounce Extra Dry vermouth (do not use "dry" vermouth)
- pickle spear and fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- For an extra-chilled, extra-refreshing martini, place the martini glass in the freezer 10 minutes before mixing this drink. I highly recommend!
- Add vodka, pickle juice, and vermouth to a cocktail shaker. Add ice to half-full. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to perfectly chill and dilute the drink.
- Grab the chilled martini glass from the freezer. Strain the drink into the glass.
- Garnish with a pickle spear and fresh dill. Enjoy!
Notes
Pickles brand: I prefer refrigerated Claussen Kosher Dill Spears for this cocktail, just like I do with my Pickle Margarita. The pickles and juice have a fresh flavor that's light and bright - and the brine is nearly clear (just lightly green-ish), not tinted with food coloring. For a similar flavor profile, but with a stronger dill flavor, I recommend Grillo's Classic Dill Pickle Spears - and I add only 1 ounce of pickle juice.
Alternative: Our oldest daughter, a pickle lover, prefers this drink using equal parts vodka and pickle juice, using the juice from pickles in the grocery store's pickle aisle, with the darker green juice. And she never includes vermouth, does not like it!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 159kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Sodium: 638mg Potassium: 1mg Sugar: 0.3g Iron: 0.01mg
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