Extra Dirty Martini

A brine-first extra dirty martini shaken hard with vodka, dry vermouth, and green olive brine. Cold, saline, and intentionally direct.

Course Beverage, Cocktail

Cuisine American

Keyword dirty martini recipe, extra dirty martini, olive brine martini, savory cocktail, very dirty martini, vodka dirty martini

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings martini

Calories 200kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker Needed to fully chill and dillute a brine-heavy martini.
jigger Keeps the brine-to-spirit ratio consistent.
Martini Glasses Holds temperature and lets the olive aroma come through.

Ingredients

2 oz (60 ml) vodka
½ oz (15 ml) dry vermouth
2 oz (60 ml) green olive brine
2-4 green olives for garnish

Instructions

Place a martini glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
Add the vodka, dry vermouth, and green olive brine to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. If you prefer gin, substitute it for the vodka, keeping the same measurements. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels well chilled and lightly frosted on the outside. Shaking is intentional here, as the higher amount of olive brine benefits from added dilution and aggressive chilling.
2 oz (60 ml) vodka, ½ oz (15 ml) dry vermouth, 2 oz (60 ml) green olive brine
Remove the martini glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with green olives and serve immediately while very cold.
2-4 green olives

Notes

Vodka keeps the drink clean and lets the olive brine lead. Gin can be used for a more botanical version, but it will change the character of the drink.
Use brine from a jar of olives you enjoy eating. Thin or harsh brine will show immediately in the glass.
Shaking is recommended for extra dirty martinis. The higher brine ratio benefits from added dilution and aggressive chilling.
This martini can be mixed ahead and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to several days. Shake well before serving and pour into a fully chilled glass.
Nutrition values are estimated based on ingredient volumes and include two green olives. Sodium varies depending on olive brine used.

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Nutrition info is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use.

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