Pickle martini recipe

Name: Pickle martini
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: ice cubes; 50ml gin; 15ml vermouth bianco; 1-2 tbsp liquid from a jar of cornichons, plus 1 cornichon to garnish; 1-2 twists of pared lemon zest

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Created by The Tesco Recipes team

'If you’re partial to a slice of cucumber in your G&T or a salty Bloody Mary, then you’ll love this umami-rich drink', explains head of food for Tesco magazine Elli Donajgrodzki. Elli's twist on the Dirty martini, swaps the classic olive garnish with a cornichon, plus a dash of brine to create a Pickle martini recipe that really packs a punch. Give it a try!

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Serves 1
Takes 5 mins
148 calories / serving

Dairy-free
Vegan
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

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The Ice Co. Premium Ice Cubes 1Kg
ice cubes
£1.40
£1.40/kg
Tesco London Dry Gin 35cl
50ml gin
£7.75
£22.14/litre
Tesco Vermouth Bianco 1Ltr
15ml vermouth bianco
£8.50
£8.50/litre
Tesco Whole Pickled Gherkins 680G
1-2 tbsp liquid from a jar of cornichons, plus 1 cornichon to garnish
£1.40
£3.78/kg DR.WT
Tesco Lemons Each
1-2 twists of pared lemon zest
£0.37
£0.37/each

Method

Fill a tumbler with ice cubes, then add the gin, vermouth bianco and cornichon liquid to taste.
Mix well for 20-30 secs until the liquid is very cold, then strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with the cornichon and lemon zest.