Dirty Vodka Martini

A dirty vodka martini is a classic cocktail made with vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine. It is typically garnished with an olive or two. The "dirty" part of the name comes from the olive brine, which gives the drink a slightly salty and savory flavor.

Restaurants in the USA that Serve Dirty Vodka Martinis

Dirty vodka martinis are a popular cocktail, so they can be found at many restaurants in the USA. Here are a few examples:

The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog (New York City)

PDT (New York City)

The Aviary (Chicago)

The Violet Hour (Chicago)

The Slanted Door (San Francisco)

The Hawthorne (Los Angeles)

The Spare Room (Los Angeles)

How to Make a Dirty Vodka Martini

If you want to make a dirty vodka martini at home, here is a recipe:

Ingredients:

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce dry vermouth

1/2 ounce olive brine

Garnish
olive or two

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add the vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine to the shaker.

3. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

5. Garnish with an olive or two.

Tips:

For a stronger martini, use more vodka.

For a drier martini, use less vermouth.

For a saltier martini, use more olive brine.

If you don't have olive brine, you can use a splash of pickle juice.

Variations:

There are many variations on the dirty vodka martini. Here are a few examples:

Gibson
A Gibson is a dirty vodka martini that is garnished with a cocktail onion instead of an olive.

French Martini
A French martini is a dirty vodka martini that is made with Chambord instead of dry vermouth.

Espresso Martini
An espresso martini is a dirty vodka martini that is made with espresso instead of dry vermouth.

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