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Dirty Vodka Martini

A classic cocktail made with vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine for a sophisticated experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1 ounce olive brine
  • Olives for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or stirring glass
  • Strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Cocktail glass
  • Spoon or stirring stick

Method
 

  1. Chill your cocktail glass.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 1/2 ounces of vodka.
  3. Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth to the shaker.
  4. Add 1 ounce of olive brine to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into your chilled glass.
  7. Add a few olives on a skewer or drop them directly into the martini.
  8. Serve and enjoy your Dirty Vodka Martini.

Notes

Adjust the olive brine to suit your taste; more brine equals a dirtier martini.