Floating Olive Branch
Champagne Wine Pickled Cucumbers

Serves 6 

Ingredient: 

1/2 cup Champagne Wine Vinegar 

1/2 cup water 

1/2 tablespoon Fleur de Sel 

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 

2-3 small pickling cucumbers, cut into wedges 

2 hearty sprigs fresh dill 

3 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered 

1 scallion, trimmed and sliced 

Instructions 

Place vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a medium, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5-8 minutes. Place cucumbers, dill, garlic, and scallions in a glass jar or sealable container, add the liquid and set aside to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place in the refrigerator and chill overnight before serving.