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Dirty Martini

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The Dirty Martini is a classic that is a simple and popular variation of the original Martini It is called dirty because of the olive brine which adds a more olive flavoring than the straight Martini with olives soaking in it. This cocktail can be easily ruined if too much olive brine is used, so go easy on it and you will have one of the best cocktails ever.

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth
  • olive brine to taste
  • olive for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour the gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.
  2. Slowly add the olive brine.
  3. Stir.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with the olive.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
An exceptional cocktail, Member sailrunner

I am in favor of everything written about this Dirty Martini. I think, however, that a bit more ""to taste"" comments should be included. I personally like extra salty and olive flavor, especially on sleepy lagoons.

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