Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

Vodka and dry vermouth shaken with a generous splash of olive brine, finished with an olive. Savory, saline and unapologetically briny.

22% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

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

  1. Pour the vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake well.

  2. Rub the rim of a martini glass with the wedge of lemon.

  3. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass and add the olive.

  4. 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

Similar taste

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