# Sub-Zero Herbaceous Martinis The Keefer Bar's Forager’s Martini is Served Icy with Pickled Veggies By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foragers-martini References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C1aFgwRP-d4/?hl=en&img_index=1) & [thekeeferbar](https://thekeeferbar.com/menu-bar/#drinks)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curry-leaf-martini). This martini is prepared with Botanist gin, a dry vermouth blend and hydrosol, and it's served at an [icy 20 degrees below zero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haymans-freezer-martini) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacio-e-pepe-martini), as they seek a refreshing alternative to overly sweet and fruity cocktails. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Martini Variations:** Exploring experimental iterations with savory and briny additions provides a refreshing alternative to traditional cocktails. - **Apothecary-inspired Mixology:** Crafting cocktails with hydrosols and hand-foraged botanicals offers a unique, health-inspired approach to mixology. - **Resurgence of Classic Cocktails:** The renewed interest in classic martinis creates opportunities for innovative reinterpretations and flavor enhancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cocktail Bar Industry:** Incorporating house-pickled vegetables and innovative serving styles can differentiate cocktail bars and attract adventurous patrons. - **Craft Gin Distilleries:** Using hand-foraged botanicals and collaborating with bars for unique cocktail experiences can elevate the craft gin industry. - **Sustainable Foraging Practices:** Developing partnerships with bars for sourcing local, sustainable ingredients can drive growth in the foraging industry and support creative mixology trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Gin Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aphotic-martini.md) - [Extremely Chilled Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-coldest-martini.md) - [Briny Anchovy Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilda-martini.md) - [Savory Vegetal Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-martini.md) - [Zero-Proof Functional Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-and-dirty.md) - [Tartar Sauce-Inspired Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-goose-chip-shop.md) - [Cold War Martini Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-martini.md) - [MSG-Infused Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msg-martini.md) - [Water-Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-water-of-life-eau-de-vie.md)