Looking for a unique cocktail to impress guests this summer? Hendrick’s Gin has unveiled two inventive martini recipes that put a savoury twist on the classic serve, transforming fresh Mediterranean ingredients into refreshing seasonal cocktails.
Inspired by two of the summer’s most iconic dishes, the Greek Salad Martini and Caprese Martini showcase ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs and briny flavours, offering an elegant alternative to sweeter cocktails.
Whether you’re hosting a garden party, BBQ or al fresco dinner, these recipes are designed to bring bold seasonal flavours to your drinks menu.
Hendrick’s Gin Embraces the Savoury Cocktail Trend
Savoury cocktails have continued to grow in popularity, with bartenders and home mixologists experimenting beyond traditional citrus and fruit-forward drinks. Hendrick’s latest recipes lean into that trend by combining the botanical character of Hendrick’s Original Gin with fresh vegetables, herbs and savoury brines inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
The result is two sophisticated martinis that balance crisp botanicals with subtle umami notes, making them perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
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Greek Salad Martini Recipe
The Greek Salad Martini captures the flavours of a classic Greek salad in cocktail form, pairing cucumber, cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olive brine with Hendrick’s signature gin.
Ingredients
100g cherry tomatoes
100g cucumber
100ml Kalamata olive brine
50ml Hendrick’s Original Gin
10ml white vermouth
10ml dry vermouth
Feta cheese
Fresh dill
Equipment
Jigger
Mixing glass or tin
Bar spoon
Measuring jug
Kitchen cloth
Sieve
Martini glass
Method
Blend together the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, dill and Kalamata olive brine.
Strain the mixture through a kitchen cloth to create a smooth Greek Salad brine.
Add the gin, white vermouth, dry vermouth and 30ml of the prepared brine to a mixing glass.
Stir thoroughly over ice until well chilled and properly diluted.
Strain into a frozen martini glass.
Garnish with a cube of feta and a sprig of fresh dill.
Caprese Martini Recipe
For those who prefer the flavours of a classic Caprese salad, this variation combines tomato, basil and mozzarella brine to create a savoury martini with a fresh Italian-inspired finish.
Ingredients
100g cherry tomatoes
100ml mozzarella brine
50ml Hendrick’s Original Gin
10ml white vermouth
10ml dry vermouth
Mini mozzarella balls
Fresh basil
Salt
Black pepper
Equipment
Jigger
Mixing glass or tin
Bar spoon
Measuring jug
Kitchen cloth
Sieve
Martini glass
Method
Blend the cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and mozzarella brine.
Strain through a kitchen cloth, then season the liquid with salt and pepper to create the Caprese brine.
Pour the gin, white vermouth, dry vermouth and 30ml of the prepared brine into a mixing glass.
Stir well over ice until ice cold.
Strain into a frozen martini glass.
Garnish with a mini mozzarella ball and a cherry tomato finished with flaky sea salt.
Mediterranean Flavours Meet Modern Mixology
These two martinis demonstrate how seasonal produce can be transformed into elegant cocktails that go beyond the traditional gin and tonic. The combination of tomatoes, herbs and savoury brines creates layered flavours while allowing Hendrick’s distinctive cucumber and rose botanicals to shine through.
As savoury cocktails continue to gain momentum across bars and restaurants, the Greek Salad Martini and Caprese Martini offer home cocktail enthusiasts an easy way to recreate one of this summer’s biggest drinks trends.
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