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Dirty Martini Recipe

A bold and savory Dirty Martini made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine perfectly chilled and garnished with classic olives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ ounces gin or vodka
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • ½ ounce olive brine
  • 3 olives for garnish
  • Ice

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Jigger
  • Martini glass
  • Cocktail pick

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Thread three olives onto a cocktail pick and garnish the drink.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

This is one of those cocktails that keeps things simple but memorable. It’s clean, bold, and made for those who enjoy a more refined flavor.