Dirty Martini
Happy New Year’s Eve, dear friends! If you’re contemplating what to sip on other than champagne to welcome the new year, I have the perfect suggestion for you – the classic Dirty Martini.
There’s nothing more boujee and elegant than indulging in a chilled martini adorned with blue cheese olives. Ooh la la, it doesn’t get much better than that!
The Dirty Martini: A Timeless Classic
The Dirty Martini, whether crafted with gin or vodka, and perhaps a touch of dry vermouth and olive brine, stands out as a sophisticated choice.
In my house there is never the addition of vermouth. I learned way back at my first bartending job to just wave the bottle of vermouth over the top of the drink but never pour it in!! LOL !
I also just drink Vodka martinis not Gin but it’s definitely a personal preference.
A Century of Delicious Tradition
Dating back over a hundred years, the Dirty Martini is believed to have originated in 1901 by a New York bartender.
He started this by muddling the olive in the drink then later added a splash of olive juice. The addition of the olive juice with the ice cold vodka makes this drink so incredible and delicious!
Garnish with Elegance: Blue Cheese Olives
For the perfect finishing touch, garnish your Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives.
Long gone are the days of painstakingly removing pimento centers – now, you can easily find unstuffed olives.
I personally love the ones from Binny’s – large, flavorful, and perfect for stuffing with crumbled blue cheese. I just stuff them with as much cheese as possible.
A little cheese at the bottom of the glass only enhances the overall flavor.
Two large olives are a nice amount per glass.
Crafting Your Perfect Dirty Martini
Now, let’s get to the details. Here’s how I mix up my Dirty Martinis for a night of celebration:
Ingredients:
- 3 Shots Good Vodka (I use Titos)
- 1/2 Shot Olive Brine (Available at Binny’s or use brine from non-oil olives)
Instructions:
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add 3 shots of good vodka.
- Introduce 1/2 shot of olive brine to the mix.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the concoction into a martini glass.
- Garnish with skewered olives, preferably those stuffed with 1 tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese.
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Cheers to Elegance and the New Year!
With your Dirty Martini in hand, you’re now prepared to count down to the New Year in true style. Embrace a touch of elegance and class as you usher in the next chapter of your life.
For the perfect pairing, serve alongside Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs for a deliciously sophisticated appetizer that complements every sip.
5..4..3…2..1..Cheers!
Dirty Martini
Equipment
- 1 Martini Glass
Ingredients
- 3 Shots Good Vodka I use Titos
- 1/2 Shot Olive Brine Can be purchased at Binny's or you can use brine from olives just make sure they are NOT in oil
Garnish
- 2 Large Green Olives
- 1 TB Crumbled Blue Cheese or any type of olive you prefer
Instructions
- Fill Shaker half way with ice
- Add 3 Shots of Vodka
- Add 1/2 Shot of Olive Brine
- Shake for 15 seconds and then strain into martini glass and garnish with skewered olives
