Dirty Martini
The Dirty Martini is a savoury spirit-forward cocktail made with Gin and Dry Vermouth. It is stirred and served in a cocktail glass, about 29% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 29% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Flavour
- Savory
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 60mlGin
- 10mlDry Vermouth
- GarnishOlive
How to make it
- Stir gin, vermouth and olive brine with ice.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with olives.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Dirty Martini
An early version dates to 1901, when New York bartender John O'Connor muddled an olive into a Martini. Adding the brine itself came later.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
All swaps for Gin and Dry Vermouth
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