Nothing revelatory here, I'm afraid. This is a classic gin martini with the, I dare say, novel addition of French cornichons. Yes, they are essentially gherkins, but quite a bit smaller than any gherkins I'VE ever had, and pickled with different spices than your typical gherkin. One of those spices, tarragon, works especially well here, imparting a slight anise-y touch to the drink. The same kind of saltiness one would get from olives is present as well. Give it a try!
Make a classic martini, but garnish (as here) with two small cornichons instead of the lemon twist.
I'll definitely give it a try...
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