1901 Dirty Martini

This isn't your typical brine bomb. The 1901 Dirty Martini gets its character from gently muddled olives and a dash of orange bitters, creating a beautifully balanced and savory cocktail. For me, it’s the version that truly respects the gin and vermouth.

Approximate ABV 26.0%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.54
Taste Foundation Salty, Bitter
Taste Nuance Herbal, Fruity, Astringent

Recipe Ingredients

2 olives (muddled)
1 barspoon (~5 ml) olive brine
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Plymouth Gin Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Dolin Dry Vermouth De Chambéry Add to Cart
1-2 dashes Regans' Orange Bitters Add to Cart
Olive for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Chill your preferred martini glass.
2. In your mixing glass, gently muddle the two olives.
3. Add the olive brine, Plymouth Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, and orange bitters to the mixing glass.
4. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
5. Stir until properly chilled and diluted, approximately 20-30 seconds.
6. Double strain into your chilled glass.
7. Garnish with a fresh olive.

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