Few drinks are as classic as the dirty martini. The simple combination of gin (or vodka!), dry vermouth, and olive brine packs a punch that’s graced cocktail tables for decades. Of course, don’t forget to decorate with olives!
Whether you use vodka or gin, this easy-to-make drink is a great choice for savory cocktail lovers. Here’s a video that explains exactly how to make it.
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Do you use gin or vodka in a dirty martini?
Gin is often used in dirty martinis, but whether to use vodka or gin as the base is up to personal preference. The more subtle flavor of the vodka-based version brings the olive brine to the forefront rather than the strong botanical flavors of the gin.
What makes a dirty martini dirty?
The difference between a regular martini and a dirty martini is that in the dirty version, an olive brine from a jar of olives is added to the drink for an extra punch, and a skewer of cocktail olives is usually added as a garnish. You can also increase the amount of salt water to turn a dirty martini into a “super dirty” or “dirty” version.
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- gin: Try different gins to find your Dirty Martini favorite. Some people choose less juniper forwards like Hendricks or Aviation over heavier flavors like Beefeater or Tanqueray.
- Dry vermouth: For a dirty martini, you’ll want to choose a dry vermouth. Just a spritz is enough to add acidity and balance the flavor of gin or vodka.
- Olive brine: The brine adds salt to the cocktail and enhances the vermouth flavor, while the natural oils from the olives add a buttery mouthfeel to the drink.
- cocktail olives: What’s a dirty martini without a cocktail olive garnish? If you skewer a few jumbo olives, you’ll also have a built-in snack that you can snack on while drinking alcohol.
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Add gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake the shaker well for about 15 seconds before use. strainer Pour the drink into a chilled martini glass (you can use the strainer on the top of your shaker if you don’t have another strainer).
Garnish with olives cocktail stick Your drink is now ready.
Tips for making a dirty martini
- Make sure your glass is cold and your martini is ice cold. It’s definitely a drink where temperature affects the taste, so try to chill the glass and keep it cold.
- For more olive flavor, you can mix olives into the drink before straining, or add brine for a heavier olive flavor.
- To create your perfect Dirty Martini, play around with the ratio of gin, vodka, and vermouth to find the sweet spot that suits your tastes.
FAQ
How can I cool the glass quickly?
If you don’t have time to chill the glass, fill the empty glass with ice to chill the glass while you make your drink. When ready, pour in ice and add cocktail.
What is the difference between a shaken martini and a stirred martini?
James Bond prefers to shake his martini instead of stirring it, but the main difference between these methods is that shaking a martini adds a few small pieces of ice to the drink. So if you don’t want to dilute your water at all, try stirring your drink instead of shaking it before pouring it into your glass.
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1 cocktail shaker
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- 2 1/2 ounce gin or vodka
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/2 ounce olive brine
Instructions
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Add gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and olive brine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Shake the shaker well for about 15 seconds before use. strainer Pour the drink into a chilled martini glass (you can use the strainer on the top of your shaker if you don’t have another strainer).
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Garnish with olives cocktail stick Your drink is now ready.
Precautions
Tips for making a dirty martini
- Make sure your glass is cold and your martini is ice cold. It’s definitely a drink where temperature affects the taste, so try to chill the glass and keep it cold.
- For more olive flavor, you can mix olives into the drink before straining, or add brine for a heavier olive flavor.
- To create your perfect Dirty Martini, play around with the ratio of gin, vodka, and vermouth to find the sweet spot that suits your tastes.
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