What separates a dirty martini from a regular one? Olive brine. The more you add, the dirtier it gets. Our recipe uses 1/5 oz of olive brine, but feel free to get as filthy as you want. There are some really filthy martinis out there.
Why is the Dirty Martini Everywhere Lately?
There’s a real interest in savory cocktails at the moment. Truly, there’s something timeless about a dirty martini, but there are many savory briny, spicy cocktails. The savory cocktails create a salty, earthy taste that can pair wit a meal rather than overpowering it, unlike their sweeter counterparts. They’re also often lower-calorie. For a sweeter take on the martini, try our Chocolate Espresso Martini.
Dirty Martini
Description
A classically filthy cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz potato vodka
- 1/5 oz dry vermouth
- 1/5 oz olive brine
- Two olives, for garnish
Instructions
- Add vodka, vermouth and olive brine to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with olives.
Recipe by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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