Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Extra-Dirty Martini 3.5 (171) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 7, 2022 Rate Print Share Yield: 1 What sets a dirty martini recipe apart from a classic martini? The main difference is the addition of olive brine, which give the drink a salty edge. It's also shaken, not stirred, and can be made with either gin or vodka. Don't forget to garnish with extra olives. Ingredients Ice cubes 2 ounces vodka or gin 4 to 5 teaspoons olive brine Splash of dry vermouth Garnish: green olives Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, olive brine, and vermouth; shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives. Paul Costello Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2010 Rate It Print