Dirty Martini

This easy and tasty version of a classic Martini drink comes together quickly, has a kick with added olive juice, it’s dry and salty, briny, and complex!

What is a Dirty Martini?

The dry martini is one of the most famous cocktails of all time. It possibly stems from another cocktail from the 1860s. This magnificent recipe only requires 3 ingredients, olive brines bring the classic martini to the world of salty cocktails!

Gin, dry vermouth, olive juice and Garnish with olives to give it an extra touch.

Dirty Martini Ingredients 

• Gin
• Olive juice
• Dry vermouth
• Olive skewer for garnish

See the recipe below with the measurements

How to Use Dry Vermouth for a Dirty Martini?

This trick I learned during my days as a mixologist enhances the flavor of this martini.

• In a Martini glass add 4 drops of dry vermouth and then gently swirl the glass as if tasting wine until covered with liquid, once the glass is covered, we throw away the vermouth, the idea is just to obtain a layer of this ingredient which will add flavor but without potentiating it.

How to Make a Dirty Martini?

1.-In a cocktail shaker with ice add Gin, olive juice

2.-Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec 

3.-Strain into a martini glass previously prepared with dry vermouth, garnish with an olive skewer, and enjoy!

Variation of Dirty Martini

Vodka – There are people who prefer vodka to gin because of its very perfumed flavor, so you can make this variation if you are one of those who prefer the subtle flavor of this distillate.

Garnish – With regular green olives, stuffed with pepper jack cheese, blue cheese stuffed, or jalapeno-stuffed olives.

Notes:

• BRINE – You can use the brine from a jar of olives.

• Stirred not Shaken- You have the option of not doing it in the shaker if you want the ice not to be diluted in the gin and therefore have a taste of water

• Chill the glasses -For at least 15 minutes before making the cocktail by putting them in your freezer

What Gin for a Dirty Martini?

Each brand of gin tastes a little different, olive brine can mask a bad gin, I suggest finding a bottle that is in the mid to upper price range

You May Also Like

• Dry Vodka Martini
• Cheesecake Martini
• French Martini

Continue to Content

Yield: 1

Dirty Martini

Print

This easy and tasty version of a classic Martini drink comes together quickly, has a kick with added olive juice, it's dry and salty, briny, and complex!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 oz Tequila Blanco
• 1 ½ oz of olive juice
• 4 drops dry vermouth
• 1 olive skewer for garnish

Instructions

1. In a Martini glass add 4 drops of dry vermouth and then gently swirl the glass as if tasting wine until covered with liquid, once the glass is covered, we throw away the vermouth, the idea is to obtain a layer of this ingredient which will add flavor but without potentiating it.
2. In a cocktail shaker with ice add gin and the olive juice
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec 
4. Strain into a martini glass previously prepared with vermouth, garnish with an olive skewer, and enjoy!

Notes

• Brine – You can use the brine from a jar of olives.
• Stirred not Shaken- You have the option of not doing it in the shaker if you want the ice not to be diluted in the gin and therefore have a taste of water
• Chill the glasses -For at least 15 minutes before making the cocktail by putting them in your freezer

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 414Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1355mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 0g