Dirty Martini Recipe

Martinis With Olives

Dirty Martnini

This classic cocktail is just as popular today as it was during the swinging '60s. Perfect for any get-together — whether formal or casual — martinis are a year-round pleaser.

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Ingredients

2 oz. gin
Dash dry vermouth
1/2 oz. olive juice
Olives

Tools

Shaker
Strainer

Preparation

1. Fill a shaker half full of ice.

2. Pour in gin and olive juice.

3. Stir for 20 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass coated with a few dashes of dry vermouth.

4. Garnish with olives.

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