Ingredients
Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Stir with ice until very cold
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with skewered green olives
Glassware
Served up in a chilled martini glass
Garnish
Skewered
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Adjust brine to taste—start light
Freeze the vodka for extra snap
History & Heritage
“The Dirty Martini’s vodka expression gained favor in the late 20th century for a smoother, more neutral briny sip.”
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