This is really a relish tray but we named this “Pickle Party” and we are going with it. Choose your favorite pickled vegetables, pickled garlic, onions, olives, lupini beans, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, celery…you get the idea. But other moments call for a cocktail to be served with this. This idea was found in a magazine at one point, so I can’t take credit for this perfect, happy hour, idea.

Pickle Party Martini

5 oz gin
1oz dry vermouth
1/2 oz olive brine
3/4 oz pickle brine

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Stir (or shake) and serve in small 1 – 2 oz glasses. Serve with the relish tray of your choice and enjoy. Also a bouquet of olives never hurts.