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The dirty martini is not a complicated drink to make. This guide to how to make a dirty martini will help you dazzle your friends with sophistication and great taste. Read on to learn how to make a dirty martini.
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How To Make a Dirty Martini
This recipe for a dirty martini made with gin or vodka calls for 2 teaspoons vermouth, which is significantly more than the dash of vermouth called for in the recipe on this page. The amount of vermouth added is a matter of taste, with some martini purists suggesting that you just pass the bottle by the martini glass and say you're done. As you can omit the vermouth without affecting the "dirtiness" of the martini, you can adjust the amount you use an still have an authentic dirty martini.
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Introduction
- It's not clear who made the first dirty martini or where the idea for a dirty martini originated, but what is clear is that the world has fallen in love with it. Actually, the dirty martini isn't clear at all—that's why it's called a "dirty martini". Adding murky olive brine/juice gives the clear alcohol a brownish—green color, thus creating a "dirty" appearance. Martinis are traditionally made with gin, but vodka also works well. Which you use is a matter of personal preference. Dirty martinis are great because they allow you to snack on the olives while you drink, serving as both food and beverage!
What You'll Need to Make a Dirty Martini
- Use gin or vodka depending on your tastes. If you want to shake things up a little, use blue cheese, garlic or jalapeño stuffed olives. You can also use Absolut Peppar which has hints of roasted jalapeños, green tomato and dried herbs. You can always add more olive juice if you prefer it "extra dirty".
Ingredients
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glass
- Cocktail strainer
- Plastic toothpick
Shake it Up!
- Chill the martini glass by either placing it in the freezer or filling it up with ice cubes and cold water.
- Fill the shaker with the ice, vodka or gin, olive juice and dry vermouth.
- Take the martini glass out of the freezer or dump the water and ice out.
- Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for no less than 5 seconds.
- Uncover and strain into the martini glass.
- Place the desired number of olives on the plastic toothpick and set in the glass.
- Cheers!
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