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Dirty Vodka Martini

A classic cocktail where briny olive juice mingles with smooth vodka and dry vermouth in perfect harmony. This timeless drink takes just two minutes to prepare but tastes like you hired a professional bartender.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces premium vodka
  • 0.5 ounces dry vermouth
  • 0.5 to 1 ounce olive brine from a jar of quality green olives
  • Ice cubes preferably large or crushed
  • 2 to 3 green olives for garnish skewered on a pick or small spoon

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Fine mesh ice strainer

Method
 

  1. Place your martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes before making the drink.
  2. Add ice cubes to your cocktail shaker or mixing glass, filling it about three-quarters full.
  3. Measure out 2 ounces of vodka and pour it into the shaker over the ice.
  4. Add 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth to the shaker.
  5. Pour 0.5 to 1 ounce of olive brine into the shaker, depending on how dirty you like your martini.
  6. Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 10 to 15 seconds with consistent, deliberate motions.
  7. Using a cocktail strainer, carefully pour the martini from the shaker into your chilled glass, leaving the ice behind in the shaker.
  8. Skewer 2 to 3 green olives on a cocktail pick or small spoon and place it across the rim of the glass.

Notes

Always use fresh, high-quality olive brine straight from a jar of good olives. Pre-chill everything for the best results. Stir, never shake to keep the drink crystal clear. Start with 0.5 ounces of olive brine and adjust to taste. Serve immediately after straining.