Dirty Martini

The ULTIMATE Dirty Martini – shaken, not stirred – and made with just 2 ingredients! This version combines vodka and olive juice and skips the vermouth for a clean, straightforward flavor you’re sure to love!

I’ll never forget the first time I tried a Dirty Martini. I was with a friend, who swore they were the best thing ever, and ordered one for both of us. Extra Dirty.

I have to admit… I was a little bit scared. Vodka + olive juice? It’s definitely… different. And also THE BEST THING EVER.

Of course, I immediately tried to re-create it at home, and for some reason it never quite tasted the same. Until I finally realized the key to the BEST Dirty Martini is no vermouth!

This recipe couldn’t be more simple… just 2 ingredients + ice… and it makes exactly the kind of Dirty Martini we all crave. Extra dirty… yet somehow completely clean in flavor.

Ingredients

• 3 ounces vodka or gin
• 1/2 – 1 1/2 ounces olive juice (to taste)
• ice
• 3 olives, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka or gin and olive juice.
2. Fill the shaker 3/4 full with ice; shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Place 3 olives in a chilled martini glass.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass.
5. Enjoy!

Recipe variations

• Make a Gibson by omitting the olive juice, adding a splash of vermouth, and garnishing with cocktail onions 
• Make a Dirty Frenchman by following recipe instructions and garnishing with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
• Add a splash of vermouth
• Make it a Dry Martini by combining vodka or gin and vermouth in a 5:1 ratio and omitting the olive juice
• Make it a Smoky Martini by adding a splash of Scotch whiskey
• Make it a 50/50 Martini by combining equal parts vodka or gin and vermouth, plus a dash of orange bitters
• Serve it on the rocks in an Old Fashioned glass

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• Espresso Martini
• Strawberries & Cream Martini
• Baileys Mint Martini
• Chocolate Strawberry Martini
• Lemon Meringue Martini
• Appletini
• Gimlet

Dirty Martini

The ULTIMATE Dirty Martini - shaken, not stirred - and made with just 2 ingredients! This version combines vodka and olive juice and skips the vermouth for a clean, straightforward flavor you're sure to love!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 3 ounces vodka or gin
• 1/2 - 1 1/2 ounces olive juice to taste
• ice
• 3 olives for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka or gin and olive juice.
2. Fill the shaker 3/4 full with ice; shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Place 3 olives in a chilled martini glass.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass.
5. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 743mg | Sugar: 4g