Dirty Lemon Martini

Step 1

1 Thread the preserved lemon slice with a cocktail pick and set in a cocktail coupe or martini glass; transfer to the freezer

Step 2

2 Add ice to a mixing glass, followed by the bitters, gin, vermouth and lemon brine

Step 3

3 Stir to dilute and chill, about 10 seconds

Step 4

4 Strain the drink into the chilled cocktail glass

Step 5

5 Express the strip of fresh lemon peel over the surface of the drink, then discard it and serve

Step 6

6 NOTE: Nutritional analysis is unavailable because of the variable amount of sodium in the preserved lemon brine