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Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini combines Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine, Lemon in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and balanced.

Best for

Best for date night.

Quick tags

IBANewEra

Quick fact

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.

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  1. 1Pour the vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake well.
  2. 2Rub the rim of a martini glass with the wedge of lemon.
  3. 3Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass and add the olive.
  4. 4A dirty Martini contains a splash of olive brine or olive juice and is typically garnished with an olive.

Method

Shaken

Finish

Usually finished with Olive Brine and Lemon.

Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Balanced

Read: Dirty Martini is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Glassware

Cocktail glass

Method

Shaken

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor & pairing

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving & context

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Dirty Martini is associated with the New Era Drinks family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

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The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.

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Base spirit

Vodka

Category

Cocktail

IBA category

New Era Drinks

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Cocktail glass

Method

Shaken

Garnish

Usually finished with Olive Brine and Lemon.

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