How to Make a Dirty Martini

• by Trent

Guide Note: The dirty martini is not a complicated drink to make. How to Make a Dirty Martini will help you dazzle your friends with sophistication, great taste—and a little bit of dirty!

Disclaimer: Drinking alcohol will impair your ability to drive. Be careful and drink responsibly. Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Shake it Up!
• Resources

• Also try: How to Make a Cosmopolitan | How to Make a Manhattan | How to Make a Martini

Introduction

• It's not clear who made the first dirty martini or where it came from, but what is clear is that the world has fallen in love with it. Actually, the dirty martini isn't clear at all—that's why it's called a "dirty martini". Adding murky olive brine/juice gives the clear alcohol a brownish—green color, thus creating a "dirty" appearance. Martinis are traditionally made with gin, but vodka seems to be the libation of choice nowadays. Dirty martinis are great because they allow you to snack on the olives while you drink, giving you the best of both worlds!

What You'll Need

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• Use gin or vodka depending on your tastes. If you want to shake things up a little, use blue cheese, garlic or jalapeño stuffed olives. You can also use Absolut Peppar which has hints of roasted jalapeños, green tomato and dried herbs. You can always add more olive juice if you prefer it "extra dirty".

Shake it Up!

1. Chill the martini glass by either placing it in the freezer or filling it up with ice cubes and cold water.
2. Fill the shaker with the ice, vodka/gin, olive juice and dry vermouth.
3. Take the martini glass out of the freezer or dump the water and ice out.
4. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for no less than 5 seconds.
5. Uncover and strain into the martini glass.
6. Place the desired amount of olives on the plastic toothpick and set in the glass.
7. Cheers!

Resources for Make a Dirty Martini

• RecipeZaar: Dirty Martini
• Drinks Mixer: Dirty Martini recipe  
• DirtyMartiniRecipe.com: Dirty Martini Recipe
• Food Network: Dirty Martini
• Martini Art: Crisp green bleu cheese stuffed olives
• Hot Sauce World: Jalapeno Stuffed Olives
• Wikipedia: Absolut Peppar

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