
Dirty Martini
Vodka and dry vermouth shaken with a generous splash of olive brine, finished with an olive. Savory, saline and unapologetically briny.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Olive Brine· not in your bar2 tbsp
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 tbsp
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Vodka· not in your bar2 ¼ oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1 wedge
- Olive(optional)· not in your bar1
Instructions
Pour the vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake well.
Rub the rim of a martini glass with the wedge of lemon.
Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass and add the olive.
A dirty Martini contains a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive.
Pairs well with
Olive brine runs through this Martini, so double down on salt and umami:
- Feta-stuffed olives
- Anchovy toasts
- Salami coins
- Parmesan crisps




