A little salty, a little briny, and unapologetically bold. This isn't your average dirty martini. A splash of pickle brine adds an unexpected twist, while a touch of dry vermouth keeps things classic. Finished with a trio of olives and served ice cold, it's the kind of cocktail that makes any evening feel like an occasion.
Ingredients
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2½ oz premium vodka or gin ½ oz olive brine ¼ oz dill pickle brine ¼ oz dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters (optional) 3 Castelvetrano olives, for garnish Ice
Instructions
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Chill your glass. Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
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Mix it up. Add vodka or gin, olive brine, pickle brine, dry vermouth, and optional orange bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Shake until icy. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
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Pour and garnish. Strain into your chilled glass and finish with three Castelvetrano olives on a cocktail pick.
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Sip and savor. Serve immediately, preferably with good company.
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