Dirty Martini

A strong and savory martini with a touch of olive brine.

Savory

Dry

Origin: United States

Glass: Martini Glass

Difficulty: Medium

Strength: Strong

Base Liquor: Gin

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Ingredients

Drink Ingredients

Gin
2 oz
Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz
Olive Brine
1 dash

Garnishes

Olive
1

Steps

Fill a Mixing Glass with ice.
Add Gin, Dry Vermouth, and Olive Brine.
Stir gently.
Strain into a Cocktail Glass.
Garnish with Olive.

About

The Dirty Martini is a bold and savory variation of the classic martini, made with gin, dry vermouth, and a dash of olive brine. It has a distinct, briny flavor, enhanced by the garnish of an olive. This cocktail is perfect for those who enjoy a spirit-forward drink with an extra touch of savory goodness. It is typically served in a chilled cocktail glass and garnished with an olive, making it as much a symbol of sophistication as it is a flavorful cocktail.

Related Drinks

Dry Martini

A classic, strong gin cocktail with dry vermouth.

How It's Different

The Dirty Martini adds olive brine for a savory, briny taste, whereas the Dry Martini is crisper with just gin and dry vermouth.

Vodka Martini

A simple and strong cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth.

How It's Different

The Vodka Martini uses vodka for a smoother, less herbal base, while the Dirty Martini is gin-based with a savory twist from the olive brine.

Martinez

A classic gin-based cocktail with vermouth and a hint of maraschino liqueur.

How It's Different

Both are gin-based, but the Martinez has sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur for a richer, sweeter flavor, unlike the Dirty Martini’s savory profile.

Gibson

A savory gin cocktail with a unique twist from the cocktail onion.

How It's Different

Uses gin and vermouth like the Dirty Martini, but the Gibson includes pickled onions instead of olives, offering a sharper, tangier taste.

Negroni

A classic, strong, and bitter cocktail with Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth.

How It's Different

Uses gin as the base like the Dirty Martini, but with Campari and sweet vermouth for a bitter, herbal flavor, contrasting with the Dirty Martini’s savory briny notes.