The tastiest variation on the cocktail classic, the dirty martini gets its name from its color, which has a bit of a "dirty" appearance thanks to the added brine from the olive juice. Perfect for sipping while enjoying a hearty meal, this delicious addition to the martini family is the most ideal martini for drinking throughout the day, regardless of the time.
The dirty martini cocktail is a savory addition to the martini family. Image Credit: Ditty Martini Cocktail by Raul Zelaya
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Things You\’ll Need
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3 ounces of premium vodka
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1/2 ounce olive juice from a jar of cocktail olives
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Ice
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2 to 3 cocktail olives, skewered
Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2
Pour the vodka and olive juice over the ice.
Step 3
Shake well until chilled and diluted, and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Step 4
Garnish with a few olives to enhance the brine in the drink.
Tip
If you want to make it "extra" dirty, simply double the amount of olive juice in the drink, adding a total of 1 ounce before shaking.
You can use olive juice from a jar of cocktail olives, or purchase a bottle of olive juice in the cocktail section of your grocery store and at specialty stores.
Another nice touch is a tiny bit of fresh lime juice, which lends a hint of tartness that goes perfectly with the drink.
