The Keefer Bar is an apothecary-inspired cocktail bar in Vancouver that offers up unique serves like the Forager’s Martini, a strong, bright and herbaceous cocktail that aligns with drinkers’ interest in creative interpretations of this classic cocktail.
This martini is prepared with Botanist gin, a dry vermouth blend and hydrosol, and it’s served at an icy 20 degrees below zero with house-pickled vegetables, olives and a twist of lemon for the ultimate choose-your-own experience. This cocktail’s savory, briny accompaniments play on the base of gin, which itself uses hand-foraged botanicals from Islay.
Amidst the resurgence of the classic martini, discerning drinkers are venturing out to explore experimental iterations, often embracing briny and savory additions, as they seek a refreshing alternative to overly sweet and fruity cocktails.