Dirty Martini
Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

Dry gin + White vermouth
Difficulty Level
Captivating
Strength
Very strong
Type of glass
Martini glass
Utensils
Ice strainer, Shaker
Ingredients
  • 30 ml (1 oz.) Dry gin
  • 8 ml (1/4 oz.) vermouth
  • 20 ml (2/3 oz.) olive brine
  • green olives
  • 5 or 6 ice cubes
Preparation
In a shaker
Preparation

Pour gin, vermouth and olive brine in a shaker filled with ice cubes.

Shake vigorously 8 to 10 seconds.

Pour into a martini glass using ice strainer.

Garnish with lemon zest or a few olives.

Did you know:

Invented in Hollywood between 1998 and 2002, this cocktail was created after some female movie stars called for a version of the Dry Martini that was less strong and had a more pronounced olive taste. Some savvy bartenders modified the recipe by adding olive brine to the mix. The result: a hazy concoction that could only be called a Dirty Martini.

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