The Lupini Tini is a variation of the popular Dirty Martini, which traditionally uses olive brine to add salinity and savoury depth. In our version, we incorporate the nutty, salty, pickled lupini bean both as a garnish and for the brine, complemented by a dash of MSG to amplify the savoury element. We wash our Never Never Triple Juniper Gin with olive oil to provide texture. This particular gin offers an intense juniper backbone necessary to complement the savoury nature of the lupini brine.
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Ambient neighbourhood cocktail spot, Bar Bellamy, shares its signature Lupini Tini recipe.
19 October 2023
Ingredients
45 ml Olive Oil-washed Never Never Triple Juniper Gin
7.5 ml Dry Vermouth
7.5 ml Fino Sherry
1 barspoon (5 ml) Lupini Brine
2 dashes MSG solution
Method
Combine all ingredients in a chilled mixing glass and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with three brined lupini beans, leaving the shell intact. *Remember to remove the lupini bean from its shell before consuming. The Lupini Tini is a variation of the popular Dirty Martini, which traditionally uses olive brine to add salinity and savoury depth. In our version, we incorporate the nutty, salty, pickled lupini bean both as a garnish and for the brine, complemented by a dash of MSG to amplify the savoury element. We wash our Never Never Triple Juniper Gin with olive oil to provide texture. This particular gin offers an intense juniper backbone necessary to complement the savoury nature of the lupini brine.
Oil & Gin
Mix Never Never Triple Juniper Gin and olive oil in a bag. Let it sit for 24 hours at room temperature. Then place in the freezer until the olive oil solidifies. Strain through filter paper, reserving both the infused gin and the oil. The oil can be repurposed to dress salads or as a marinade.
MSG Solution Combine
MSG crystals and water at a 1:50 ratio.
