Extra dirty martini

Vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and an unexpected twist from pepperoncini peppers makes this dirty martini extra special.

For devotees of the anchovy, caper and other such salty delights, the Dirty Martini is the drink for you. While we aren’t precious about most things, we would recommend reaching for a high-quality jar of olives so that you can be assured a brine that does this drink - and your palette - justice. Enjoy it with oysters or a cheese board.

I love a good martini and to me the dirtier, the better. In case you are wondering what makes a dirty martini, dirty, well let me tell you. It’s a salty, savory cocktail that uses the brine from a jar of olives traditionally, but I’ve made it even dirtier by adding an unexpected kick to this cocktail. Not only do I use olive brine here, but I also use just a touch of the brine from a jar of pepperoncini peppers. The peppers give it a slight kick and I think it really takes this martini to…

An extra, extra dirty martini made with loads of olive brine, vodka or gin and dry vermouth for a super fun cocktail hour! | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

This Dirty Martini, cold, delicious and refreshing, is going to be your new favorite cocktail. With the right ingredients, it couldn't be more simple to make. The dirtier the better!

You don’t have to be naughty to enjoy a few Extra Dirty Martinis, but it helps.

Explore the spooky side of cocktail hour with our Dirty Bloody Martini recipe perfect for Halloween. This chilling concoction combines the classic Dirty Martini with a ghoulish twist. Make your guests shriek with delight as they sip on this eerie drink at your next ghostly gathering. Whether you're hosting a haunted house party or just looking to add some eerie elegance to your evening, these Halloween drinks alcohol will surely impress even the spookiest souls.

If you want a surefire way to make someone blush, you can order your martini dirty, extra dirty, or filthy. Do you know the differences among them?