Poniente
1.5 oz
A very dry version of French vermouth containing much less than 4% sugar.
1 oz
Slightly sweeter than London Dry gin, but dryer than genever, this 'missing link' gin may or may not be the inspiration for the Tom Collins.
1 oz
The driest and lightest of the traditional sherry varieties. They are consumed young and shortly after opening the bottle; within a few hours they start to lose flavor.
0.25 oz
An oil made from pressing olives. In cocktails this can add both flavor and mouth feel.
1
Known for the Martini, the cocktail olive is the fruit of the olive tree, pickled is a salty brine. This may or may not be stuffed with pimento (red bell pepper).
Combine all the ingredients in a storage container, then freeze for 24 hours. Strain the solidified oil, and pour the drink into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the olive. #straight
“Though you can make a single serving of this drink, it makes a lot more sense to put together a big batch and store it in the freezer.” -Matthew Belanger
Savory
Herbal