Martini “Brine”

This saline solution, spiked with lactic acid, was the brainchild of Tyler Caffall and St John Frizell at Fort Defiance. Their goal was to make a “clean” Dirty Martini, and they succeeded. We used this brine in Club recipes, both in March and May of 2021. It’s not just for Martinis!

INGREDIENTS

3½ oz. very hot water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon of lactic acid

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Combine hot water with salt and stir to dissolve. Allow to cool a bit for a couple of minutes, then stir in lactic acid. Adjust to taste if you wish, keeping in mind that a little lactic acid goes a very long way. Let cool and store in the fridge. Keeps for several months.