Surprise guests with a Pickled Martini

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MPN/Courtesy photo Although James Bond might have turned his nose at this drink, the Pickled Martini has a kick that just can't be beat. MPN/Courtesy photo
Chef Andy Varela of Salem, Mass., teaches us how to make a Pickle Martini, a spiced-up version of the classic martini. MPN/Courtesy photo Chef Andy Varela of Salem, Mass., teaches us how to make a Pickle Martini, a spiced-up version of the classic martini.
MPN/Courtesy photo Top the vokda and hot sauce with 2 ounces of pickle juice brine. Varela uses the brine from Holly's Spicy Pickles (featured here) to add more spice.
MPN/Courtesy photo To the vodka, add about a quarter of a teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce; Varela uses Sriracha (featured here).
MPN/Courtesy photo Add ice and shake vigorously to chill the beverage thoroughly.
MPN/Courtesy photo Begin by pouring 4 ounces of vokda in a tall glass; Varela is using Beauport Vodka, made by Ryan & Wood Distilleries in Gloucester.

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February 27, 2013

Surprise guests with a Pickled Martini

By Times Staff Gloucester Daily Times The Gloucester Daily Times Wed Feb 27, 2013, 12:00 AM EST

Long gone are the days of “shaken, not stirred” for the humble martini. Bartenders across the globe are creating everything from Apple-tinis to the “Cuckoo Martini” (made with cinnamon schnapps and cherry syrup).

Chef Andy Varela of Maitland Mountain Farm in Salem, Mass., is a creative bartender and shares his recipe for the spicy and dirty Pickle Martini.

Using one of his favorite pickles, Holly’s Spicy Pickles, which can be purchased from Maitland Mountain Farm, Varela gives the martini a kick in the glass. On its own, this pickle brine has quite the bite (the brine contains dill, coriander, garlic, jalapeno, cardamom and cinnamon), but Varela’s recipe turns up the martini’s heat even further by adding hot sauce.

In the end, the abundance of spicy ingredients blend and become slightly mute when combined with vodka, Varela likes the sharp, crisp flavor found in Beauport Vodka, distilled in Gloucester by Ryan & Wood.

This drink will certainly appease the pickle lover in your house, but it will surely spark vast excitement in your guests at your next party. Chances are you’ll be the first person to serve your friends this unique beverage, but once your friends give this a try, you certainly won’t be the last.

Looking for more drinks and drink inspiration? Browse online through our other drink recipe videos at http://food.gloucestertimes.com/recipe-videos/Beverage/ for unique party beverage ideas as well as traditional mixed drink recipes.

Pickle Martini

Serves one

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 ounces vodka

2 ounces pickle juice

1/4 teaspoon of sriracha hot sauce

1 pickle wedge

Instructions

1. Add liquids to a large cup or speed cup.