dirty martini recipe
Add some suave sophistication to your next cocktail hour with this dirty martini recipe. Any good bartender has a recipe for the classic gin martini in their repertoire. The dirty martini, so called because of the added olive juice, is a simple, and very popular, twist on the original. Try the variations listed after the recipe to find your perfect match. Enjoy! cocktail party recipes - dirty martini recipe Serves 1. 1. Combine the gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass. 2. Add the olive brine, to taste. Start with about 1/2 ounce and taste. 3. Stir to combine. 4. Strain into a chilled martini glass. 5. Garnish with three olives speared on a cocktail stick, or any of the other great garnishes suggested below. Add the perfect finishing touch with any of these great ideas: For a party, make a pitcher of martini 'mixer'. Combine all ingredients, other than olive brine, in a pitcher and set over a large bowl of ice to keep chilled. Then all your guests have to do to is fill a glass half way with mixer and add olive brine to taste. Easy! This trick works with any variation of the classic martini recipe. cocktail party recipes - dirty martini recipe If you're anything like me, it's much easier to learn a new skill by seeing it done rather than reading about it. So sit back, relax and watch Allen Katz, from Martha Stewart radio, show you how it's done... cocktail party recipes - dirty martini recipe Now that you've sampled the classic, try these great variations to find your perfect martini match: dirty pickle martini A dirty martini with pickle juice in place of the olive juice, and a mini gherkin for garnish. dry Martini The original classic - made with 2 1/2 ounces dry Gin, 1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth and an olive for garnish. gibson A classic dry martini with cocktail onions in place of the olive/s. smoky martini A Gibson with a splash of Scotch whisky and a lemon twist for garnish. sweet martini For those who like things a little sweeter. Made with 1 ounce Gin and 1 ounce sweet Vermouth. Garnish with olive. vesper martini Invented for James Bond '007', this twist on a classic is made with 1 1/2 ounces of 94 proof Gin, 1/2 ounce of 100 proof Vodka, 1/4 ounce of Lillet Blanc or dry Vermouth and a dash of Angustura bitters. Try them all - you're sure to find one or two (or more) that you love!
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