Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and balanced.
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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.
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Best for date night.
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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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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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- 1Pour the vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake well.
- 2Rub the rim of a martini glass with the wedge of lemon.
- 3Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the glass and add the olive.
- 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.
Reference cards
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.
Sources and extras
Read the background source
Reference note: Martini (cocktail)
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