Dirty Martini Recipe

Dirty Martini Recipe

This Dirty Martini, cold, delicious and refreshing, is going to be your new favorite cocktail. With the right ingredients, it couldn't be more simple to make. The dirtier the better!

Ingredients

  • quality vodka
    3 oz
  • olive brine
    1 ½ oz
  • olives for garnish
    4
  • Dry Vermouth
    ½ oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine vodka and olive juice in a martini shaker. Stir with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with olives.

Dirty Martini Recipe

Dirty Martini Recipe

228 cal

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About this Recipe

Ready to elevate your home happy hour? This Dirty Martini recipe delivers a cold, delicious, and refreshing cocktail that's incredibly simple to shake up, putting a sophisticated twist on your evening.

The secret to its irresistible flavor lies in the precise balance of quality vodka and a generous pour of olive brine, ensuring that satisfying 'dirty' character without overpowering the drink. This approach guarantees an authentic taste that stands out from typical bar offerings, making it easy to achieve a perfectly balanced vodka martini dirty every time.

You can expect a perfectly chilled, bracingly savory sip that begins with the crispness of quality vodka, quickly followed by the briny depth that defines a true dirty martini. Each taste is smooth yet robust, culminating in a refreshing finish, ideal for unwinding after a long day. With 228 calories per serving, it's a sophisticated indulgence that truly hits the spot.

For those who prefer their vodka martini dirty with a subtle touch, you can slightly reduce the 1.5 ounces of olive brine. Conversely, if you crave an even 'dirtier' experience, don't hesitate to increase the brine to your liking. Adjusting the 0.5 oz of Dry Vermouth can also fine-tune the herbal notes, letting you personalize your drink to perfection.

Best served as a sophisticated aperitif or a refined evening cocktail, this Dirty Martini is perfectly complemented by its olive garnish, enhancing both flavor and presentation.

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