Dirty Martini
A dirty martini is a classic cocktail made with vodka or gin, dry vermouth, and olive brine, garnished with blue cheese stuffed olives. The brine addition and cheese-filled olives give this version its savory, briny character.
A dirty martini is a classic cocktail made with vodka or gin, dry vermouth, and olive brine, garnished with blue cheese stuffed olives. The brine addition and cheese-filled olives give this version its savory, briny character.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka (or gin), dry vermouth, and olive brine to the shaker.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with blue cheese stuffed olives on a cocktail pick.
cocktail shaker · jigger or shot glass for measuring · bar strainer · cocktail glass or coupe glass
A dirty martini includes olive brine mixed into the cocktail, which gives it a savory, briny flavor. A regular martini has no brine and relies only on vermouth for its flavor profile.
Both work well. Gin adds botanical notes and is traditional; vodka provides a cleaner, more neutral base. Choose based on your preference.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, add all ingredients, and shake or stir vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Strain immediately into a chilled glass to keep it cold.
Technically yes, but vermouth is essential to the classic dirty martini recipe. Omitting it creates a different drink entirely.
Blue cheese stuffed olives add a creamy, tangy richness that complements the brine and creates a more complex flavor profile than plain olives.
