Must-Try Cocktail Recipes For Dirty Martini Lovers
Did you know that ‘dirty’ in Dirty Martini refers to the addition of olive brine in the recipe? Dirty Martini is a salty, savoury, and smooth drink pleasing crowds for years. Whether you are hosting a house party or sipping a drink on your night in, this cocktail is a great choice! If you are a home bartender interested in experimenting with different flavours and spirits, Dirty Martini is the perfect drink for you. You can make adjustments to the ingredients, and its ratio and craft your own variations. We have curated a special selection of cocktails that are sure to entice dirty martini lovers!
4 Dirty Martini Cocktail Recipes To Try Now
1. Classic Dirty Martini Cocktail Recipe
The classic dirty martini brings gin, vermouth and olive brine in an impeccable mix. This timeless concoction is perfect for those who like their drinks smooth and savoury. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Tanqueray London Dry Gin - 60ml
- Dry Vermouth - 15ml
- Olive Brine - 15ml
- Olives - 3
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Tanqueray London Dry Gin, dry vermouth and olive brine into the shaker.
- Shake well to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with 3 olives and serve!
2. Dirty Gibson Cocktail Recipe
Gibson is essential to a martini cocktail but garnished with cocktail onions instead of olives. What happens when you add onion brine instead of olive brine to the Gibson recipe? You get Dirty Gibson! Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Tanqueray London Dry Gin - 60ml
- Dry Vermouth - 15ml
- Cocktail Onion Brine - 15ml
- Cocktail Onions - 3
- Cocktail onions for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Tanqueray London Dry Gin, cocktail onion brine, and dry vermouth into the shaker.
- Shake well to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with 3 cocktail onions and serve!
3. Dirty Tequila Martini Cocktail Recipe
Dirty Martini but with a delectable tequila twist. The unique cocktail packs a punch of flavours that will tickle your senses. Made with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, this is a must-try for those who love tequila cocktails. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Don Julio Reposado Tequila - 60ml
- Dry Vermouth - 30ml
- Olive Brine - 15ml
- Orange Bitters - 1-2 dashes
- Olives - 2-3
- Ice
Method
- Grab a mixing glass and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Don Julio Reposado Tequila, dry vermouth, olive brine and orange bitters into the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients well to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with olives and serve!
4. Vodka Dirty Martini Cocktail Recipe
The classic dirty martini uses gin and swaps it with vodka to craft this delectable concoction! Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka truly shines in this recipe. The beautiful mix of vodka, olive brine, and vermouth makes this drink one of the most-loved variations of the Martini cocktail. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
- Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka - 60ml
- Olive Brine - 15ml
- Dry Vermouth - 15ml
- Olives - 3
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Next, measure and pour Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka, olive brine and dry vermouth into the shaker.
- Shake well to combine.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with olives and serve!
