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Dirty Martini

Difficulty Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces East Side Gin or Heart of Gold Vodka

  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

  • 1/2 ounce olive brine

  • 2 to 4 olives (for garnish) We prefer castlevitrano olives.

Tools

  • cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorn strainer
  • mesh strainer
  • chilled martini glass
  • skewer for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the gin or vodka, vermouth and olive brine to a shaker filled with ice.

  2. Shake for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.

  3. Double strain, with a hawthorn strainer through fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with a skewer of olives.

Variations

You can choose whichever spirit you prefer, as both do an admirable job, but if you're looking for a more olive-forward option, Heart of Gold Vodka is the ideal choice.

One of the most popular savory cocktails ever created, the Dirty Martini features gin or vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine.

About the author

About Toledo Spirits Co.

Welcome to Toledo Spirits, where tradition meets innovation in every glass. We are storytellers in the art of cocktails. Our passion lies in crafting spirits that inspire and reimagine classic cocktails with a modern twist. At Toledo Spirits, we believe that the essence of a great cocktail goes beyond its ingredients. It's about the experience, history, and balance each taste offers.

Our craft spirits are the foundation of this philosophy, each meticulously distilled to ensure the highest quality and unique character.