A Polish Martini
A crisp, sweet and sour garnish for a tasty martini variation. Continue reading A Polish Martini
Category: Pickles
The Best Martini Recipes for Pickle Lovers
A post looking at various pickle-based martini variations, highlighting unique recipes and flavours, catering to pickle lovers and their martini preferences. Continue reading The Best Martini Recipes for Pickle Lovers
A Martini with Black Charcoal Crackers
A variation on business class airline service style from London to Moscow Continue reading A Martini with Black Charcoal Crackers
A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
Some colourful inspiration from Danish cuisine Continue reading A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
A Pickled Walnut Martini
Black pickled walnuts are a beautiful addition to a martini. Continue reading A Pickled Walnut Martini
The Parmesan Cheese Martini
A recipe for a parmesan martini made by infusing vodka with parmesan cheese. Continue reading The Parmesan Cheese Martini
An easy guide to making Tsukemono (Japanese pickles)
I sometimes serve pickles alongside a martini as an accompanying snack. A pickled onion is the garnish of a Gibson Martini while I like Polish-style pickled gherkins on the side as well. However, I am also a fan of Japanese pickles – tsukemono / 漬物 – which I tend to find more delicate than their robust European cousins, so I thought they would make an … Continue reading An easy guide to making Tsukemono (Japanese pickles)
Sliced gherkins and Eastern Europe
I’ve mentioned before that I like Eastern European (particularly Polish) bars that serve traditional vodka (kept in the freezer) served with good accompanying nibbles. Sliced pickled gherkins are a very simple but traditional example. They’re quick, crunchy and healthier than crisps or Bombay mix or any of the other things I like to eat with a martini. They are very easy to do at home, … Continue reading Sliced gherkins and Eastern Europe
The Martini Socialist 