What is a Dirty Martini? Obviously, referring to a dirty martini as the drink's "dark side" is a bit of a tongue-in-cheek joke. The "dirty" is a reference to the addition of olive brine or olive juice. This results in a somewhat cloudy, salty, olive-centric martini. It adds a bit of salinity to an otherwise very boozy cocktail.
The Dirty Martini is a fantastic take on the classic Dry Martini; this type of martini is a different animal though. It's strong, salty, and very, very delicious. But word of warning: if you're not an olive person, then this is definitely not for you!
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Dylan Garret Updated 10/23/23 888 ratings Add a comment The Dirty Martini features gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine. It's is one of the most popular savory cocktails ever created, and though it may feel like a modern creation, the drink has been a go-to Martini variation for over a hundred years.
A dirty martini can be many things: ice-cold, briny, savory, refreshing — and in unfortunate instances, murky, overly salty, terrible. But an eye toward quality, fresh ingredients and attention
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