Forktionary

Dirty Martini Recipe

Experience the classic Dirty Martini, a sophisticated cocktail for those who appreciate a dry, bold flavor profile. The perfect balance of gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine creates a salty-olive taste sensation that's simply irresistible. This recipe delivers the authentic bar-quality Dirty Martini you've been craving, easily made at home in minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 154.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (16 Reviews)
Dirty Martini 22

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dirty Martini

  • 2.5 ounces Gin
  • .5 ounces Extra Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 ounce Olive Juice
  • 1 or more Green Olives
  • 2.5 ounces Vodka (optional, as alternative to Gin)
  • Ice

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Dirty Martini? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Dirty Martini

  1. Chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Add 2.5 ounces of Gin or Vodka, 0.5 ounces of Dry Vermouth, and 1/2 ounce Olive Brine to the shaker.
  4. Stir well until thoroughly chilled (about 20-30 seconds). Do not shake!
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish with an olive (or olives) on a cocktail pick.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Easy Dinner Party Cocktails Dietary Number Of Servings Presentation Served Cold 3 Steps Or Less