Dirty martini

A splash of olive brine makes this vodka martini "dirty". For a cold, crisp drink, chill the glass before serving.

Dirty martini Credit: Richo's Bar Snacks

• makes

  1

• prep

  5 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

Ingredients

• 15 ml vermouth
• 60 ml vodka
• 15 ml brine from olives or capers (or both)
• ice cubes
• 3–4 skewered olives, to garnish
• 3­–4 caperberries, to garnish

Instructions

1. Add vermouth, vodka and brine to a large glass filled with ice. Stir to chill. Using a strainer, pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives or caperberries.

 

This recipe is from Richo's Bar Snacks on SBS Food (Channel 33). Stream episodes via SBS On Demand.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.