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dirty martini recipe

Dirty Martini Recipe

This dirty martini recipe combines gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine for a smooth, savory cocktail. Easy to make, elegant to serve, and customizable from “slightly dirty” to “extra dirty,” it’s a timeless drink that never goes out of style.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine American, Classic Bar
Servings 1
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ oz gin or vodka
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
  • ½ oz olive brine adjust to taste
  • Ice for mixing
  • 2 –3 green olives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  • Add gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine.
  • Stir gently for a clear drink or shake for extra chill.
  • Strain into the chilled glass.
  • Garnish with olives on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.

Notes

For an “extra dirty” martini, add more olive brine.
Use high-quality olives for the best flavor.
Vodka creates a lighter, smoother profile, while gin offers herbal complexity.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
Keyword classic cocktail, dirty martini recipe, gin martini, martini cocktail, olive martini
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