Brine
Pantry
Brine is the salty, sharp liquid that olives, pickles or capers are preserved in, and bartenders use it to season savoury drinks.
Popular drinks with Brine
10 recipes with Brine.
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Two ingredient drinks with Brine
Substitutes for Brine
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle juice | 1:1 | Closest swap in a dirty martini. It brings the same salt and a sharper, more vinegary edge. | |
| Caper brine | 1:1 | Works in a dirty martini with a sharper, saltier edge. | |
| Salt | 1 tsp salt to 120 ml water | Gives the salt only, with none of the olive or pickle flavour. |
Types of Brine
- Olive brine – The liquid from a jar of olives, used for the dirty martini.
- Pickle juice – The brine from a jar of pickles, with a sharper, more vinegary edge.
- Caper brine – The brine from a jar of capers, sharp and salty.
Frequently asked questions about Brine
Unopened: 12 to 18 months in a cool pantry. Opened: 1 to 3 months refrigerated, with the food kept fully covered in the brine.
Keep the jar closed and the food submerged
