Classic: South Dakota Martini

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

  • About

The South Dakota martini riffs on red beer traditions with light lager, tomato juice, and pickle brine, plus a pickle spear garnish—flavors rooted in Midwestern bar culture and farmhouse pantries. In a state known for its love of pickles and practical fare, variations with olive juice and speared olives offer a salty twist on this prairie classic.