The Liquid Brine That Enhances Dirty Martinis Even Better Than Olives - Chowhound

Lara Hata/Getty Images By now, there must be hundreds of variations on the martini, a classic cocktail made with gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and an optional garnish. On the sweet side, you have your appletinis, espresso martinis, and the like. On the more savory side, you find the dirty martini — deliciously enhanced with salty olive brine — the Gibson martini (a classic martini garnished with pickled onions),…