Extra dirty vodka martini

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

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

Let’s talk cocktails! Specifically, ‘quarantinis’ also known as drinks that we’re making at home right now! I’ve never considered myself an expert bartender but I do appreciate a good cocktail. Here are a few of my favorite recipes:

A Lynch family tried and true dirty martini recipe that uses garlic stuffed olive brine with blue cheese olives for a cocktail explosion.

My favorite dirty martini recipe and the history of this classic drink! We're sharing all of the details about making this cocktail shaken and stirred!

A Lynch family tried and true dirty martini recipe that uses garlic stuffed olive brine with blue cheese olives for a cocktail explosion.

Dirty Martini is one of the most classic cocktails there is. It’s as classic as the martini itself and has been enjoyed for decades. This vodka martini features three simple ingredients and is made dirty from olive brine. Choose your favorite, good quality vodka and shake it up!

Calling all olive lovers! This brine-infused variation on a classic martini is for you. Here's how to make a dirty martini, stirred, not shaken.

Believe us when we say this is really the only vodka martini recipe you'll want to use. Get the recipe, plus some handy tips, right here.