Dirty Martini Recipe
A Dirty Martini brings a savory twist to the classic cocktail with gin, vermouth, and a splash of olive brine, topped with three olives.
The Dirty Martini is a simple variation on the traditional Gin Martini – it just adds a little bit of olive brine, which clouds the cocktail (hence the name “dirty martini”). If you like a martini with an olive garnish, you’ll love this drink.
The olive brine adds a wonderful salty, savory flavor that blends in smoothly with the citrus and herb notes from the gin and vermouth. I always imagine this one was created by someone who loved an olive-garnished martini and decided to pour in the olive brine for even more of that flavor.
In fact, if you’re undecided about traditional dry martinis, or you’re trying to acquire the taste for them, this drink is a good place to start. You might even prefer it.
The Dirty Martini is great for parties or for sipping along in the evenings.
Dirty Martini
This Dirty Martini recipe adds a salty, briny flavor to the traditional gin martini, offering a smooth and bold drink perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of gin
- 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- Three olives
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the gin, vermouth and olive brine.
- Gently stir to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Strain into a martini glass, garnish with the olives on a skewer (or not!) and serve.
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