Martini Monday - Monday, July 7, 2008 15:08 - 3 Comments

It’s Time to Get Dirty…

…with the Dirty Martini, of course. This martini definitely has one of the most intriguing names of any libation available and it appeals to a wide audience of classic martini lovers. I’m not a big brine licker, so I just enjoy watching my fellow alcoholic friends imbibe on this salty delight. The dirtier, the better they say.

The Dirty Martini is a classic that is a simple and popular variation of the original Martini It is called dirty because of the olive brine which adds a more olive flavoring than the straight Martini with olives soaking in it. This cocktail can be easily ruined if too much olive brine is used, so go easy on it and you will have one of the best cocktails ever.

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