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Pickled Recipe

Inspired by Summer House

Time6m

Serves1

pickle brine, vodka, dry vermouth, & orange bitters

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Ingredients

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Pickle Brine Base

2 tbs pickle brine (from dill pickles)1 tsp water (if diluting brine for balance)

Alcohol & Modifiers

1 3/4 oz vodka1/2 oz dry vermouth

Bitters & Finish

2 dashes orange bitters1 tsp coarse salt (for rimming, optional)1 each fresh lemon twist or pickle spear (garnish)

Ice

1 to taste ice (cubed for shaking or stirring)

Method

Prepare Glass

Optional salted rim

If rimming the glass, rub a lemon twist or a cut pickle around the glass rim, then dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt to coat. Set the glass aside to chill.

Mix Cocktail

Combine pickle brine and water in a mixing tin or shaker. The small amount of water softens very salty brine; omit water if your brine is already mild.

Add vodka and dry vermouth to the tin. The proportions create a punchy but balanced savory martini-like drink.

Add two dashes of orange bitters.

Fill the shaker or mixing glass with ice. If you prefer a slightly more diluted, colder drink, shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds. For a clearer, silkier cocktail, stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

Strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled coupe or martini glass (or a rocks glass over fresh ice if preferred).

Garnish & Serve

Express a lemon twist over the drink to release oils and drop it in, or garnish with a pickle spear perched on the rim. Serve immediately.