The Jewish Martini

Ingredients

• 1 Cream Cheese (8 oz block for infusion; extra for rimming)
• 2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning (for infusion and rimming)
• 12 Vodka (for infusion)
• ½ Caper Brine
• ½ Dry Vermouth
• 1 Smoked Salmon (for garnish)
• 1 Ice (for stirring)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a block of cream cheese in a container and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

2. 2

   Pour vodka over the cheese until it is completely submerged. Cover the container and let it soak in the refrigerator overnight.

3. 3

   The next day, strain the mixture through a coffee filter into a clean vessel to obtain the clear, infused vodka.

4. 4

   Rim a chilled martini glass by applying a thin layer of cream cheese to the edge and dipping it into everything bagel seasoning.

5. 5

   In a mixing glass filled with ice, add 2.5 oz of the everything bagel-infused vodka, the caper brine, and the dry vermouth.

6. 6

   Stir the mixture well until thoroughly chilled.

7. 7

   Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.

8. 8

   Garnish with a piece of lox and serve.