Pickle Martini (Spicy Dirty Pickle Twist)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka (or gin if you prefer)

• 0.5 oz dry vermouth (optional, depending on how dry you like it)

• 0.75 oz spicy pickle brine (from your favorite spicy pickles—like Grillo’s Hot Pickles or Rick’s Picks Hotties)

• Ice

• Pickle slices or spears (for garnish)

• Optional: dash of hot sauce for extra kick