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Extra Dirty Martini

An extra dirty martini offers bold, savory flavors with a briny kick, showcasing the classic cocktail in a sophisticated manner.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces gin or vodka
  • 0.5 ounces dry vermouth
  • 0.75 ounces olive brine from a jar of olives
  • 3 to 4 green olives for garnish preferably stuffed or pitted
  • Ice for chilling

Equipment

  • Cocktail mixing glass or standard glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Jigger for measuring
  • Hawthorne strainer or bar strainer
  • Coupe glass or martini glass
  • Small bowl filled with ice

Method
 

  1. Chill your glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit.
  2. Fill your mixing glass with fresh ice until about three-quarters full.
  3. Measure 2 ounces of gin or vodka and pour it into the mixing glass.
  4. Add 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth to the mixing glass.
  5. Pour 0.75 ounces of olive brine into the mixing glass and stir.
  6. Stir the mixture slowly for about 30 seconds using your bar spoon.
  7. Strain the cocktail into your chilled martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
  8. Garnish with 3 or 4 olives on a cocktail pick or placed directly in the drink.

Notes

This cocktail pairs well with briny appetizers such as olives and charcuterie.