Black Pepper Infused Dirty Martini

This twist on a dirty martini derives its unique flavor from the layers of black pepper that come through from start to finish, starting with the infusion of black pepper into the sherry, and ending with a note of black pepper bite in the garnish. Balanced by the unique combination of sherry and gin, along with herbal infusions of rosemary and tarragon, this innovative savory cocktail will surely please.

Ingredients

Procedure

Spice Infused Gin

1. Add whole black pepper, rosemary, tarragon and gin to iSi charger canister.
2. “Double Charge” canister with two cartridges of nitrogen for infusion of spices into gin. Release pressure from iSi container before opening.
3. Using a double strainer, remove herb and spice particles. Reserve infused gin for service.

Stuffed Olives with Black Pepper Marcona Almond Butter

1. Saute Marcona almonds with sea salt, thyme, black pepper.
2. Transfer to a mortar and pestle. Crush the spiced sauteed almonds to a paste.
3. Place paste into a piping bag and pipe black-pepper almond butter into green olives.
4. Add three olives to skewer for service.

Service

1. Mix 1 part infused gin, 2 parts sherry, and stir with ice in crystal beaker.
2. Strain with julep strainer into martini glass.
3. Garnish with Stuffed Olive skewer.