Dirty Martini Cocktail
The dirty martini cocktail is a variation of the standard classic, defined by the addition of olive brine. This savoury variant holds its own, boasting of popularity and significance in the world of mixology - the brine provides a salty, umami depth which pairs well with its base spirit - gin, resulting in an assertive flavour profile. It appeals to specialised palates, particularly those who appreciate its distinct olive essence.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- Gin25ml
- Dry vermouth5ml
- Olive brine10ml
- Cracked iceFor shaking
- Green olives2ml
Equipment
- 1x Martini or Coupe glass
- 1 x Mixing Glass
- 1 x Jigger
- 1 x Knife
- 1 x Chopping Board
- Ice
Method
Step 1
Thoroughly chill a martini cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer.
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, dry vermouth and olive brine followed by some ice.
Step 3
Secure the cover and shake briskly for 15-20 seconds, until thoroughly cold.
Step 4
Double strain the contents into the cold cocktail glass.
Step 5
Garnish with 2-3 green olives on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Before adding the spirits and brine, swirl 1-2 ml of cold dry vermouth into the shaker tin and discard it, since the faint coating adds a delicate, fragrant layer to the drink.
Before garnishing, pour your olives (with brine) into a miniature glass and freeze for 10-15 minutes to guarantee ice-cold, extra-briny garnishes.
FAQs
Vermouth is an aromatised, fortified wine, which means that it has been enhanced with distilled spirit and flavoured with a botanical blend of herbs, roots or spices and typically sweetened.
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