Dirty Martini
The Dirty Martini is a classic cocktail known for its savory twist on the traditional Martini. Infused with olive brine, it delivers a delightful balance of salty and smooth flavors, making it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Ice Bucket (optional)
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Gin or Vodka
- 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Olive Brine
- Ice cubes
- Green olives for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a mixing glass, combine the gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the ingredients.
- Empty the ice water from your chilled martini glass and strain the mixed cocktail into the glass.
- Add one or two green olives on a cocktail pick for garnish.
Notes
For a dirtier martini, simply increase the amount of olive brine to taste. The choice of gin or vodka can be adjusted based on personal preference, and the type of olives used for garnish can also vary for different flavor profiles.