December 6, 2025
Get in the salty spirit
- The Current
Four Classic Ways to Savor Sea Salt
Trusted methods from the old coastal kitchens
- Cast a gentle shower over roasted vegetables to lend them a bright, ocean-kissed savor.
- Season meats, seafood, or fowl with a pinch of briny character worthy of any seaside tavern.
- Scatter lightly upon fresh greens to impart a natural, sea-born salinity.
- Crown warm breads, pastries, or simple snacks with a delicate, whisper-crisp finishing salt.
The Salty Dog
A brisk, nautical refreshment long favored by seafarers and shore-dwellers alike
Ingredients
- Sea salt
- Grapefruit slice
- Ice
- 1 1/2 oz vodka or gin
- 4 oz freshly pressed grapefruit juice, strained if preferred
Method
Spread a small mound of sea salt upon a plate. With a fresh wedge of grapefruit, moisten half the rim of a sturdy rocks glass and gently dip the glass into the salt. Set the grapefruit aside for garnish.
Fill the prepared glass with ice. Add the vodka or gin, then pour in the grapefruit juice. Stir with unhurried ease until well mingled. Adorn the drink with the reserved slice of grapefruit and serve forth.
Sea Foam Cocktail
A refined coastal libation crowned with ethereal, briny foam
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
In a small saucepan over medium-high flame, combine water and sugar. Bring to a quiet simmer, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved. Allow to cool completely before use. Yields enough for 10–12 cocktails.
Sea Salt Foam
- 2 oz liquid egg whites (about two whites)
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, lemon juice, and sea salt. Beat vigorously until soft peaks form. The added lemon keeps the foam from stiffening too much, allowing a bit of liquid to settle beneath. Reserve while preparing the cocktail. Makes enough to crown 2–3 drinks.
To Assemble the Cocktail
- 2 oz gin (Hendrick’s Neptunia recommended)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Dried seaweed, for garnish
Add gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker. Pack with ice, seal, and shake briskly for 10–15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Spoon a gentle crest of sea-salted foam atop the drink, finishing with a sliver of dried seaweed if desired.
Lift Spirits in More Ways Than One
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