What is an extra Dirty Martini?

Having a dirty or extra dirty martini means using olive juice, brine, and garnishing with an olive. Having a bone-dry martini means using as little or no vermouth as possible. There are many names for vodka martinis, including Kangaroo.

What does it mean when a vodka martini is dirty?

DIRTY. For those who like their cocktails to have a savoury edge, the Dirty Martini is a delicious, slightly salty, choice. The term ‘dirty’ means that olive brine, usually from a jar of cocktail olives, has been added to the drink. An olive garnish is typically assumed, too.

How do you order an extra Dirty Martini?

Dirty/extra dirty: a martini made with olive juice or brine and garnished with an olive. Bone-dry: a martini made with extremely little or no vermouth. Kangaroo: another name for a vodka martini. Vesper: James Bond’s order in Casino Royale: 3 parts gin, 1 part vodka, half a part of Lillet Blanc and a lemon peel.

What does an extra Dirty Martini taste like?

Dirty: Made with olive juice or brine, dirty drinks have a salty, olive-y flavor and are cloudy in appearance. If you dislike the taste of alcohol, this is a good alternative. Drizzle of vermouth, if you want it dry. A splash of vermouth is even less with the extra dry.

What does Bloody Mary extra dirty mean?

Dirty Marys are Bloody Marys’ Hot Older Sister! In a separate small, shallow dish, add lime juice. Dip the rim of the glass into lime juice, then in salt.

Who drinks dirty martinis?

First made by muddling the olive into the drink, and later by adding a splash of olive brine, the Dirty Martini took decades to reach a wide fan base. It eventually found favor among drinkers, including President F.D.R., who served and drank them in the White House.

Do all dirty martinis have vermouth?

A dirty martini is a regular martini that is made “dirty” with the addition of olive brine. While most dirty martini recipes call for a little brine and some Vermouth, we opt to take out the Vermouth and add in more brine.

What does an extra dirty martini taste like?