Best 19 Dirty Martini Recipes

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**Introducing the Sophisticated and Timeless Dirty Martini: Elevate Your Cocktail Experience with Three Unique Recipes**

Crafted with gin, vermouth, and olive brine, the Dirty Martini is a sophisticated and timeless classic that has captured the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts for generations. Its distinct savory and briny flavor profile sets it apart from other martinis, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a unique and flavorful sipping experience.

Explore three variations of this iconic cocktail in this article:

1. **Classic Dirty Martini**: Discover the original and most beloved version, made with gin, dry vermouth, olive brine, and a garnish of olives. Learn the secrets of achieving the perfect balance between the herbal notes of gin, the subtle bitterness of vermouth, and the salty tang of olive brine.

2. **Vodka Dirty Martini**: For those who prefer a slightly smoother and cleaner taste, the Vodka Dirty Martini is a great alternative. Using vodka instead of gin, this variation offers a more neutral base spirit that allows the olive brine and vermouth to shine through.

3. **Reverse Dirty Martini**: Experience a unique twist on the classic with the Reverse Dirty Martini. Crafted with gin, dry vermouth, and a splash of olive brine, this cocktail flips the proportions, resulting in a more prominent vermouth flavor and a subtle hint of olive brine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DIRTY MARTINI



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This is a Martini for olive lovers. It can be served on the rocks, or chilled.

Provided by SCOTT HOLLERN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 1m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 fluid ounces vodka
1 dash dry vermouth
1 fluid ounce brine from olive jar
4 stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives. Pour into a glass over ice. Either drink on the rocks, or strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 538.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

EXTRA-DIRTY MARTINI



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Dashes of olive brine give the classic extra-dirty martini a salty edge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ice cubes
2 ounces vodka or gin
4 to 5 teaspoons olive brine
Splash of dry vermouth
Garnish: green olives

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, olive brine, and vermouth; shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

DIRTY MARTINI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Fill a shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce olive juice and 2 ounces each gin and dry vermouth. Shake well, then strain into a martini glass. Add a dash of bitters and garnish with an olive.

DIRTY MARTINI



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It s just wonderfull if you like really dry-strong flavor drinks, and the olive juice give it a great salty-olive taste. It s from every bar you go, it s the way they made it.

Provided by Daniela Zukerman

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces gin (I prefer vodka)
1/2 ounce extra-dry vermouth
1/4 ounce olive juice
1 green olives

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients (except the olive) in a coctail mixer with 2 ice cubes.
  • Put it in a frozen martini glass and the olive on a wooden stick.

DIRTY MARTINI



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

About 4 tablespoons gorgonzola dolce or other creamy, mild blue cheese
12 large pitted green olives plus 2 ounces brine from the olives
8 ounces vodka
2 ounces dry vermouth

Steps:

  • Form the blue cheese into 12 narrow tube shapes and stuff them into the pitted olives. Skewer 3 olives on each of 4 cocktail picks.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, vermouth and olive brine. Shake vigorously, then strain the cocktail into 4 martini glasses. Garnish with the olives and serve immediately.

DIRTY MARTINI



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 3m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/2 shots Gin
1/2 shot of brine from cocktail olives
1/8 shot extra-dry Vermouth

Steps:

  • Shake ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker and strain. Serve chilled.

THE ULTIMATE KETEL ONE DIRTY MARTINI



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

1.5 oz. Ketel One Vodka
1 oz. olive brine
1 whole bleu cheese stuffed olive

Steps:

  • Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Serve straight up in a martini glass.
  • Garnish with a bleu cheese stuffed olive.

SPECTACULAR DIRTY MARTINI SALAD



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I like to dress up simple greens with a unique olive dressing. Serving the salad in martini glasses and the dressing in a shot glass makes for a fun presentation.-Pamela Clark, Bonaire, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium lemon
8 pimiento-stuffed olives
8 frilled toothpicks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
DRESSING:
1 shallot, halved
6 pimiento-stuffed olives plus 1/4 cup juice from the jar, divided
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vodka or additional white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut one half into eight thin wedges. Thread olives and lemon wedges onto toothpicks for garnishes; set aside., Using the lemon half, moisten the rims of eight large cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold glasses upside down and dip rims into salt. Divide the salad greens, tomatoes, onion and sliced olives among prepared glasses. Top each with a prepared toothpick., In a food processor, combine shallot and olives; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, vodka, olive juice and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Divide among eight shot glasses; serve with salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DAZZLING DIRTY MARTINI DEVILED EGGS



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Blue cheese-stuffed olives and a splash of vodka flavor these tasty deviled eggs. They're perfect for an evening of drinks, appetizers and great conversation with friends. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 blue cheese-stuffed olives, divided
6 hard-boiled large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons vodka
1/2 teaspoon olive juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop eight olives and set aside. Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the chopped olives, mayonnaise, parsley, vodka, olive juice and cayenne; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites., Garnish eggs with whole olives; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

DIRTY MARTINI CHEESE SPREAD



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This spread is my signature dish for parties. It's very easy and pretty tasty. I haven't brought home any leftovers yet. Serve in a martini glass for effect with quality crackers.

Provided by GR8NURS1271

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ cup pitted green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons juice from the jar of olives
¼ cup vodka
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped olives until evenly blended. Stir in the olive juice, vodka, and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve in a martini glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 85.9 mg

DIRTY MARTINI DIP



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Fast and easy party favorite.

Provided by Theresa Sandoval

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 heaping tbls mayonnaise
1 8 oz jar of green olives, drained and chopped - reserve juice
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
4 green onions, chopped both tops and green
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 ounce) cans of chopped jalapenos (juice drained)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients and blend until well mixed. If needed you can add the juice from the olives or even add vodka. Chill for an hour.
  • 2. Serve in a martini glass with olive garnish on toothpick. Great with bagel chips, pita chips or Ritz crackers.

DIRTY MARTINI



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It can't be a cocktail or dinner party without a dirty martini or two! Serve up this classic with our simple recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces vodka (or gin)
Dash of olive brine
Ice
Olives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Shake or stir vodka (or gin) and olive brine with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

DIRTY MARTINI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 2

1.5 oz. Smirnoff No.21 Vodka
0.5 oz. olive juice

Steps:

  • Add olive juice and Smirnoff No.21 Vodka. Stir and strain into a pre-chilled martini glass. Garnish with cold olives.;

DIRTY MARTINI DEVILED EGGS



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For my mother's 92nd birthday I wanted some classic appetizers for the event. So I made deviled eggs and added an adult flavor twist. Chill them for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to blend and the filling to be firm.-Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 hard-boiled large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon green olive juice
1 teaspoon dry vermouth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Sliced green olives

Steps:

  • Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add the mayonnaise, olive juice, vermouth, parsley and peppers; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites., Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with olive slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DIRTY MARTINI DIP



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I made this dip for a martini party last year and it was a big hit. The dip went so fast I had to make more.

Provided by valerie casale

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
8 oz jar of chopped green olives, drained and reserve juice
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
4 green onions, chopped both tops and greens
1/4 tsp garlic salt (optional)
4 oz can of chopped jalapeños (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients and blend until well mixed.
  • 2. If needed, you can add sparingly the juice from the olives - or even add vodka.
  • 3. Chill for an hour and serve.

DIRTY MARTINI SALSA



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Shaking and stirring not required. This quick and easy salsa can be made in less than 30 minutes and captures the essence of a dirty martini.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups chopped canned pimento peppers (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
1 tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil
Juice of 1/2 a large lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup unstuffed, pitted Spanish olives, plus sliced olives for garnish
1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, plus some for garnish
1 tablespoon olive brine
1 clove garlic
Vegetable chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the pimentos, vodka, vermouth, oil, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, but still slightly chunky. Add the olives, onions, olive brine and garlic, and pulse until coarsely chopped. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight. Garnish with sliced olives and a few cocktail onions. Serve with vegetable chips.
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CLASSIC DIRTY DI MARTINI



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I do not have these too often... thank goodness. But, when I do have a cocktail it MUST be expertly prepared, top of the line, and delicious like this classic martini. Keys to success are the cold vodka, shaker, frozen martini glass and top shelf vodka.

Provided by Dianne Hocut

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 shots ice cold top shelf vodka such as grey goose
1/2 shot dry vermouth
4 tsp green olive juice
2 green olives, large, for garnish
1 shaker and frozen martini glass
ice

Steps:

  • 1. Fill ice to the top of shaker. Shake all ingredients for about 20-30 seconds. Strain into glass and garnish with large olives.

DIRTY DRY MARTINI



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Categories     Olive     Cocktail Party

Yield 1 Glass

Number Of Ingredients 6

Splash of Gin
3 oz. Vodka
1 tsp. Vermouth
Splash of olive juice to taste
1 Swizzle Stick
2 Green Olives - No pits

Steps:

  • In a shaker about half full with ice, pour in splash of gin and shake it lightly to coat with gin. Pour gin out of shaker. Mix in Vodka, vermouth, and olive juice in shaker with ice. Shake ingredients together vigorously until adequately chilled. Next, take a chilled martini glass and pour contents of shaker in to glass. Place olives on swizzle stick and set in glass. Serve as soon as possible to ensure contents remain chilled. Double or triple ingredients if making more than one. For the olive juice, use a brine from a jar of plain green olives. You can use the juice from pimento stuffed olives, but it is a personal preference. Find what suites you best. My absolute favorite olives to use in this martini are Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives. It just adds a wonderful tang to the martini. This recipe has plenty of room to adjust the ingredients to taste. Don't be afraid to try a few different ways in one night. Please drink responsibly!

DIRTY BLUES MARTINI



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My father and uncle (see 'Dan Fay Martini') loved their martini's. Having sampled both of their recipes, more than once, I found myself making variations to their wonderful concoctions. Here is my latest variation in the tradition of the 'Fay Martini.'

Provided by Terry Fay

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Martini Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 fluid ounces premium gin
6 green olives stuffed with blue cheese
¼ teaspoon olive juice (adjust to personal taste)

Steps:

  • Gin and glasses must be kept chilled in freezer.
  • Measure and pour gin into glasses.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon olive juice to each glass.
  • Garnish each glass with 3 speared green olives stuffed with Blue Cheese.
  • CHEERS!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. Use a good quality gin and vermouth, as these will make a big difference in the taste of your martini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a dirty martini, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. You can try different types of gin and vermouth, add different garnishes, or even make a shaken martini instead of a stirred one.
  • Make sure your martini is chilled. A cold martini is always better than a warm one. You can chill your martini glass by filling it with ice and water for a few minutes before pouring in the ingredients.
  • Serve your martini with a twist of lemon. This is the traditional garnish for a dirty martini, and it adds a refreshing citrus flavor.

Conclusion:

The dirty martini is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is simple to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. With its unique flavor and sophisticated appearance, the dirty martini is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing cocktail, give the dirty martini a try.

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