SAVORY COCKTAILS: REDEFINING HAPPY HOUR

COCKTAIL GUIDE

By: FOOD DRINK LIFE

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Savory cocktails are alcoholic drinks that prominently feature salty, briny or smoky flavors rather than sweet flavors.

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METHOD

Bloody Mary

Martini

Gibson

HOW IT WORKS

Vodka plus a tomato-based mixer

Gin, dry vermouth, olives

Gin, dry vermouth, pickled onions

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Made with a tomato juice base, the Bloody Mary is flavored with horseradish, garlic, lemon, hot sauce and Worcestershire.

Bloody  Mary

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Garnished with a lemon twist or olives, a classic martini is made with gin, dry vermouth and a splash of bitters.

DRY  martini

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When ordered dirty, the martini gets a splash of olive brine. If ordered extra dirty or filthy, it is garnished with extra olives.

DIRTY MARTINI

Get creative with flavors

VEGETABLES: cucumber, carrot, beet, pepper, celery, tomato

OTHER FLAVORS: hot sauce, miso, mushrooms, herbs

INFUSED SPIRITS: jalapeño tequila, pepper vodka,  herbal gin

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Savory cocktails go best with savory foods. Bloody Marys go with eggs and bacon. A martini pairs with cheesy, salty foods.

WHAT TO EAT WITH SAVORY DRINKS

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Try Bloody Marys at breakfast or brunch. Martinis and other savory cocktails are good for happy hour or the main course.

WHEN TO DRINK SAVORY COCKTAILS