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Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini Recipe

Master the Dirty Martini with this guide—gin, vermouth, and olive brine combine for an iconic cocktail.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 person

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 oz Vodka or Gin Choose your preferred base spirit, depending on whether you want a smoother (vodka) or more botanical (gin) flavor profile.
  • 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth Adds a subtle herbal note and balances the alcohol with a touch of dryness.
  • 0.5 oz Olive Brine The key ingredient that gives the Dirty Martini its signature salty, savory flavor.
  • 2 to 4 Green Olives Used as a garnish
  • Ices

Instructions
 

  • Chill your martini glass. Place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water. This step ensures your cocktail stays cold longer.
  • Combine the ingredients. In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice, pour the gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.
  • Mix well. Stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds or shake for about 15-20 seconds if you prefer a more diluted drink.
  • Strain the mixture. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into your chilled martini glass, filtering out the ice.
  • Garnish. Skewer a few olives and place them in the glass for the traditional finishing touch.
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