Extra Dry Martini with Pickled Pearl Onion
An ultra-dry martini combining a high gin-to-vermouth ratio, stirred cold and finished with a tangy pickled pearl onion for a savory pop. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together London dry gin, dry vermouth, pickled pearl onion for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz London dry gin
- 0.25 oz dry vermouth
- 1 whole pickled pearl onion
- enough to fill mixing glass ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill the drink thoroughly. Add 4 oz London dry gin and just 0.25 oz dry vermouth for an extra dry profile.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the cocktail is icy cold and lightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Garnish by dropping 1 whole pickled pearl onion into the glass to add a subtle briny flavor.
