• Gin or Vodka
  75 ml (2.5 oz)

  Choose your preferred spirit; gin for botanical, vodka for clean flavor
• Dry Vermouth
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Classic martini ingredient; adjust for dryness
• Olive Brine
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  From the jar of green olives; add more for extra 'dirtiness'
• Ice
  1 cup

  For mixing and chilling

• Mixing glass or cocktail shaker
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Martini glass

1. 1

   Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Add 2.5 oz gin or vodka, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz olive brine to the glass.

3. 3

   Stir (or shake, if you prefer a cloudier texture) well for about 30 seconds to chill and mix.

4. 4

   Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with 1-3 green olives on a skewer.

• Unmistakably savory flavor that stands out from sweeter cocktails
• Perfectly pairs with salty snacks and appetizers
• Customizable brine level for your personal taste
• A sophisticated, classic look ideal for any occasion
• Easy to make with just a few ingredients

The Dirty Martini traces its origins back to the early 20th century, evolving from the classic Dry Martini. While the original martini was all about gin and vermouth, bartenders began experimenting by adding a bit of olive brine to the mix. This 'dirty' addition became popular in the 1930s, offering a savory alternative for martini lovers. By the 1970s, the Dirty Martini had firmly established itself as a bar staple, loved by celebrities and cocktail aficionados alike. Its enduring appeal lies in the way it balances the botanicals of gin (or the clean profile of vodka) with the salty, umami punch of olive brine.