After lemon and olive, the pickle is the third type of garnish most commonly associated with the martini. They can also be served very delightfully on the side as a snack as well.
Given that there are near endless varieties of pickle in the world, this gives us a true wealth of items to experiment with.
Number one is the pickled onion, the unique selling point of the Gibson Martini, but other options include anything from black pickled walnut to homemade tsukemono. Explore and enjoy!
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A Polish Martini
A crisp, sweet and sour garnish for a tasty martini variation.
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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.
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A Martini with Black Charcoal Crackers
A variation on business class airline service style from London to Moscow
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A Martini with Danish Smørrebrød
Some colourful inspiration from Danish cuisine
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A Pickled Walnut Martini
Black pickled walnuts are a beautiful addition to a martini.
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The Parmesan Cheese Martini
A recipe for a parmesan martini made by infusing vodka with parmesan cheese.
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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…
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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…
The Martini Socialist 