Dirty Martini Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

75ml Dry Gin

15ml Dry Vermouth

15ml Olive Brine

METHOD

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir for 30 seconds to combine, chill, and dilute the ingredients. Strain into a martini glass. 

GARNISH

Olive

PRO TIP

The amount of olive brine added can vary depending on personal taste but a common saying is that a Dirty Martini can too easily become a “filthy” Martini if too much is added. Therefore, it’s best to start with a modest 15ml serve and adjust upwards to a max of 25ml depending on personal preference. 

ABOUT THE DIRTY MARTINI

Believed to have originated in 1901, the Dirty Martini took the original olive garnish and muddled it into the drink to add to the flavour profile. This then led to olive brine being used as a core ingredient rather than just a garnish. From 1970 onwards, the key ingredient switched from Gin to Vodka with both being equally popular in the modern Dirty Martini but for the truly dry texture, it’s best to stick to the classic option of a London Dry Gin.