Shaken Dirty Martini with Pickled Pearl Onions
A savory, briny reinterpretation of the classic martini, where olive brine adds depth and pickled onions provide a tangy, textural finish.
Cuisine: Cocktails
Category: Cocktails & Drinks
Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 1.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.25 oz Olive brine
- 2 Pickled pearl onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.25 oz olive brine. Add 2 ice cubes and shake firmly for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and the mixture is well-chilled.
- Step 2: Strain the liquid into a chilled coupe glass through a fine-mesh strainer to remove ice shards. Gently drop 2 pickled pearl onions into the glass, arranging them on the rim for visual appeal.