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.
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.