The Last Stop
Somewhere along the coast, plans changed.
STAY FOR ANOTHER
2½ oz London dry gin
½ oz dry vermouth
¼ oz olive brine
½ tsp caper brine
TO FINISH
Two green olives
Lemon twist
MAKE IT
Fill a mixing glass generously with ice.
Add the gin, dry vermouth, olive brine and caper brine. Stir until extra chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Express the lemon peel over the surface, then garnish with the lemon twist and two olives.
Plans can wait.
THE BLUE CAFE WAY
Cold enough to slow things down.
The caper brine is the little surprise.
Just enough to bring in that coastal salinity without turning the drink overtly savory. Keep everything cold, keep the olives good, and don't rush the stir.
Olives on the side. Sardines if you're staying.
WHAT WE'RE WEARING
The Coastal Cocktails Tee
The Last Stop. Somewhere along the coast.