The Dirty Martini

The Dirty Martini

from thespruceeats.com
3 min
1 servings

There's nothing like the salty, dry taste of a well-made dirty martini. Learn how to perfect this gin cocktail recipe and make your own olive brine.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1/4 to 1/2 ounce olive juice or brine, to taste
  • 1 or 3 olives, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the gin, dry vermouth, and olive juice.

  3. 3

    Stir well for at least 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 1 or 3 olives. Serve and enjoy.

  6. 6

    Place the olives in a glass jar with a tight-sealing lid. Recycled olive jars are a natural choice, and Mason jars work great as well.

  7. 7

    Gently press the olives with the back of a wooden spoon firmly enough to release their juice. Try not to smash them as if you're muddling fruit for a cocktail.

  8. 8

    In a bowl, combine the other ingredients and mix well.

  9. 9

    Pour the liquid over the olives until they are completely covered. Leave a little room for air at the top of the jar.

  10. 10

    Seal the jar and shake it vigorously.

  11. 11

    Refrigerate for at least one day (longer is better) and shake before using the juice.