Dirty Martini Recipe
Dirty Martini is one of the most classic cocktails there is. It’s as classic as the martini itself and has been enjoyed for decades. This vodka martini features three simple ingredients and is made dirty from olive brine.
Servings: 1
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- splash dry vermouth
- 3 oz good quality vodka
- 3/4-1 oz olive brine from the jar of olives
- olives as garnish
- ice to shake
Instructions
- To chill the glass: Add a few ice cubes to a martini glass and then fill it with cold water. Let the glass chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- Add some ice into the cocktail shaker and pour in vodka and olive brine. Close the shaker well and shake vigorously for a few seconds.
- Discard iced water from the martini glass and add a splash of dry vermouth to the glass. Swirl the vermouth around the glass and pour it out.
- Pour the vodka cocktail into the glass through the strainer and garnish with some olives.
Notes
- Dry Vermouth – This recipe calls for dry vermouth, not sweet vermouth. Double check the label before you make your purchase!
- Vodka – Use a good quality vodka! Nothing will ruin a classic martini faster than bad tasting vodka. It’s the star of the cocktail, so make sure it’s not a bottom shelf.
- Olive Brine – I highly recommend using a jar of classic olives that are either stuffed with pimentos or unstuffed for the brine. As for your garnish, you can play around with different stuffed olives like blue cheese or bacon, but they shouldn’t be used for the brine.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg