Best 3 Absolute Dirty Martini Recipes

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Craving a sophisticated and robust cocktail? Look no further than the absolute dirty martini, a timeless classic that blends the elegance of gin with the savory complexity of olive brine. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll guide you through the essential steps and introduce you to the nuances of this iconic drink, ensuring that you create the perfect absolute dirty martini every time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DIRTY MARTINI



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This is a Martini for olive lovers. It can be served on the rocks, or chilled.

Provided by SCOTT HOLLERN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 1m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 fluid ounces vodka
1 dash dry vermouth
1 fluid ounce brine from olive jar
4 stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives. Pour into a glass over ice. Either drink on the rocks, or strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 538.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

DIRTY VODKA MARTINI



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Too strong for me, but my hubby is a fan! He enjoys his straight up with blue cheese stuffed olives and a cigar in hand.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 martini, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup premium vodka (Belvedere or Kettle One are great)
4 teaspoons olive juice
3 blue cheese stuffed olives (on a toothpick)
ice

Steps:

  • Place ice to the brim of your martini glass and top off with ice cold water. Let glass chill while you make the martini.
  • Pour vodka and olive juice in a martini shaker. Drop in about 10 ice cubes and put the top on the shaker.
  • Shake the martini shaker hard and quickly for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Pour the ice water out of the martini glass and pour the vodka martini into the glass. Drop the toothpick with olives into the martini and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Sodium 1.1

EXTRA-DIRTY MARTINI



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Dashes of olive brine give the classic extra-dirty martini a salty edge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ice cubes
2 ounces vodka or gin
4 to 5 teaspoons olive brine
Splash of dry vermouth
Garnish: green olives

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, olive brine, and vermouth; shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vodka. The vodka is the main ingredient in a dirty martini, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a smooth, clean vodka that won't overpower the other ingredients.
  • Use a good quality olive brine. The olive brine is what gives the dirty martini its characteristic salty flavor. Make sure to use a brine that is flavorful and not too salty.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different garnishes. Olives are the traditional garnish for a dirty martini, but you can also use other garnishes, such as a twist of lemon, a sprig of rosemary, or a pickled onion.
  • Serve your dirty martini chilled. A dirty martini is best served chilled. You can chill the martini glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

The dirty martini is a classic cocktail that is enjoyed by many people around the world. It is a simple cocktail to make, but it can be difficult to get it right. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your dirty martini is perfect every time.

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