Smoked Vodka Dirty Martini with Olive Brine
A smoky twist on the dirty martini, featuring vodka infused with smoked olive brine and served with a trio of stuffed olives for an umami-packed experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Vodka, Smoked olive brine, Dry vermouth for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Smoked olive brine
- 0.25 oz Dry vermouth
- 3 pieces Stuffed olives (green, blue cheese, pimiento)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz smoked olive brine, and 0.25 oz dry vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering three stuffed olives – one green, one stuffed with blue cheese, and one with pimiento – and rest the skewer across the glass rim.








