Dirty Tonic

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Miss your martini? This brine-kissed cocktail mimics the bracing, icy edge of the classic cocktail without adding an ounce of vodka or gin. Because tonic water is one of the essential ingredients here, it pays to seek out a premium brand, such as Fever Tree, that is dry and herbal and free of artificial sweeteners.

When making this recipe for Dirty Tonic, be sure to seek out a premium brand tonic water like Fever Tree.
Photo: J Muckle; Styling: Rebekah Peppler
Hands On Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce olive brine

  • ½ ounce lemon juice

  • 4 ounces tonic water

  • 3 dashes angostura bitters

  • Green olives, optional

Directions

  1. Combine the olive brine, lemon juice, and tonic water in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Stir gently until very cold, then strain into a cocktail glass and top with bitters. Garnish with olives, if desired.

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