Ceci n'est pas une martini.

A French friend once told me a martini could only be called so if it consists of vodka or gin, and vermouth. Anything more than that, she said, is not a martini. As Margritte pointed out in the late 1920's, we would be lying if we called something that may not be, fact. This is a collection of my very own original creations.
Call them what you like.

2nd Nov 2011

Hot Doggy!

Vodka

Dijon mustard

Cocktail wieners

Cornichons

Salt

Pepper

The garnish. Grill the cocktail wieners on the grill or in a grill pan. Cut them in slices. Cut your Cornichon into similar slices and skewer. Set aside.

In your shaker, mix the vodka, 2 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp. Cornichon liquid, and salt and pepper to taste. Shake with ice and pour into a chilled martini glass. Place the garnish over the glass and enjoy.

Does’t get more American than that.