Dirty Martini - Making the perfect cocktail
How can you make the perfect dirty martini? The most important things you want to consider when making a dirty martini are the ratio of mixtures you are using and the ice. You want to make sure your glass is chilled and your shaker and gin have been in the freezer a while. Keep your vermouth at room temperature though! Put three frozen ice cubes into your shaker and add about three parts gin to one part of vermouth.
Ice is a very important part of making a dirty martini. It not only helps to make the cocktail cold, but is also helps to combine the gin and vermouth. The main trick is to not let the ice melt and water down the size of the drink.
Then you have to ask yourself, should I shake, or should I sir my dirty martini? Is there a sign for this? It really all comes down to your preference. Some believe that it’s best to shake it because you need thoroughly mix it so it will bring a wonderful mixture together. Others believe that you need to stir because there is less dilution and better clarity. It’s really up to you. Decide in privacy at home if you need to.
Now, time to share some dirty martini recipes on this site!
Dirty Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz. gin
1 tbsp. dry vermouth
2 tbsp olive juice
2 olives
To mix:
- Place an ice cube and a small amount of water in a cocktail glass. Place in the freezer for 2-3 minutes. This of course is going to chill your glass!
- Fill a mixer with all of the content including the olives. Cover and shake hard 3-4 times.
- Remove cocktail glass from the freezer and empty. Strain the contents of the mixer into the cocktail glass including one of the olives on top and serve with a big smile. Enjoy!
The Straight Dirty Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz. vodka or gin
¾ oz. dirty martini olive juice
½ oz. dry vermouth
Ice
To mix:
- Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or add ice and water to get it very cold.
- Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour 2 oz. of vodka or gin into the shaker with ¾ oz. of olive juice. Shake until slushy.
- Empty ice and water from the glass when you feel it is chilled enough to your liking. Add the dry vermouth and turn the glass to coat the inside of it with the vermouth. Pour out any extra vermouth.
- Pour the mixture in the shaker through a strainer into the glass.
- Add more or less of the olive juice to your taste.
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