#WeekendCocktail - Everything Mexican Bagel-Honey Dirty Martini

 

The Dirty Martini is believed to have originated in 1901 in New York, when bartender John O'Connor found his inspiration in the classic garnish, the olive. Well, we took the liberty to build on that creation and drew inspiration from our very own Everything Mexican Bagel Spice.

If you're into savoury, strong drinks, then this is the one for you. It feels like a "liquid snack", with notes of not only the olive brine but also the onion, garlic, sesame & poppy seeds, with a whisper of heat and all balanced out with honey. It's delicious! 

Enjoy our dirty little secret & make it today! ;)

 

Everything Mexican Bagel-Honey Dirty Martini

 

The Infusion:

Everything Mexican Bagel-Honey infused Vodka or Gin:

- 2 Tbsp Playing w/Food Everything Mexican Bagel Spice

- 1 cup Vodka or Gin

- 1 Tbsp Honey

 

Add all ingredients to a small canning jar. Shake, and allow to infuse in a dark, cool place for 3-4 weeks. Strain and filter using a coffee filter & enjoy!

Note: Ideally it should infuse in 3-4 weeks for more flavour, but know that if you want to use it before that time, it will have a lot of flavour anyway. The time frame is a recommendation for an ideal infusion. 

 

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 drink

- 2 1/2 ounces Everything Mexican Bagel-Honey infused vodka or gin

- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

- 1 ounce olive brine

 

Garnish: 

- Playing w/Food Everything Mexican Bagel Spice

- Honey

- 2 to 4 large olives, skewered

 

1. Dip the rim of a martini glass in a little bit of honey and roll in Playing w/Food Everything Mexican Bagel Spice. Set in the freezer to chill while you make the drink. 

2. Add the Everything Mexican Bagel-Honey infused vodka or gin, vermouth & olive brine to a martini shaker filled with ice & shake until well-chilled.

3. Strain into the chilled & garnished martini glass. Finish w/an olive skewer.

 

Cheers!