The Lobster Claw

A savory, sensual twist on a dirty martini—with brine, heat, and a whisper of luxury.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka (or gin, if you prefer)

• ½ oz dry vermouth

• ½ oz lobster brine* (see note)

• 2 dashes hot sauce (Crystal or Tabasco)

• 1 dash lemon juice

• Garnish: Skewered pickled cocktail onion and small shrimp or claw meat

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

2. Stir (not shake—this is ritual, not chaos).

3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

4. Garnish with something strange and elegant. A single claw, a shrimp, or a sprig of dill will do.

🧪 Optional Lobster Brine DIY:
Simmer lobster shells in a bit of water with sea salt, peppercorn, and lemon peel. Cool, strain, and add a splash to your martini like olive brine.