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Dirty Vodka Martini

A perfectly balanced, silky-smooth dirty vodka martini with a savory kick made from vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces premium vodka
  • 1 teaspoon dry vermouth
  • 1 ounce olive brine from a quality olive jar
  • Ice plenty of it, preferably large cubes
  • 2 to 3 pitted green olives for garnish
  • Lemon twist optional, for additional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing glass or cocktail pitcher
  • Bar spoon or long-handled spoon
  • cocktail strainer
  • Coupe or martini glass
  • Jigger or shot glass for measuring
  • Cutting board and knife for olive garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Chill Your Glass: Fill your martini glass or coupe with ice and a splash of cold water, set aside for 1 minute.
  2. Fill Your Mixing Glass with Ice: Load the mixing glass or pitcher with large cubes until full.
  3. Measure Your Vodka: Using a jigger, pour exactly 2 ounces of vodka into the mixing glass.
  4. Add the Dry Vermouth: Measure and pour 1 teaspoon of dry vermouth into the mixing glass.
  5. Add the Olive Brine: Pour 1 ounce of quality olive brine into the mixing glass.
  6. Stir for Proper Dilution and Temperature: Stir slowly and deliberately with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
  7. Empty Your Chilled Glass: Discard the ice and water from the chilled glass to ensure it is cold and dry.
  8. Strain Into Your Glass: Place a strainer over the mixing glass and pour the cocktail into your chilled martini glass.
  9. Garnish with Olives: Thread 2 to 3 pitted green olives on a pick and rest it on the rim or drop into the glass.

Notes

Always use large ice cubes and stir, not shake, to maintain a silky texture and prevent dilution. Adjust olive brine to taste.