Ingredients

　　1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

　　3 shallots, minced

　　4 cornichons (French sour gherkins, available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets), minced

　　18 green olives (preferably brine-cured), pitted and chopped

　　1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves

　　1 tablespoon cider vinegar, or to taste

　　Tabasco to taste

　　In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, the shallots, the cornichons, the olives, the tarragon, the vinegar, and the Tabasco until the tartar sauce is combined well. (The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled).