dirty martini recipe

 Classic Dirty Martini Recipe

Yields: 1 cocktail

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka

 * 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

 * 1/2 ounce olive brine

 * 2-3 olives (pimento-stuffed or Castelvetrano), for garnish

Instructions:

 * Chill the glass: Place a martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to chill.

 * Combine ingredients: In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.

 * Stir: Stir vigorously for 15-20 seconds, or until well-chilled.

 * Strain: Strain into the chilled martini glass.

 * Garnish: Garnish with 2-3 olives on a skewer.

Tips:

 * Adjust the "dirtiness": For a "very dirty" martini, add more olive brine.

 * Choose your gin: London Dry gins are a classic choice for martinis, but try experimenting with different gins for unique flavor profiles.

 * Garnish variations: Use stuffed olives, blue cheese-stuffed olives, or even a lemon twist for a different flavor profile.

Enjoy your perfectly crafted Dirty Martini!