Stilton Dirty Martini with Lemon Twist

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

A sophisticated twist on the classic dirty martini featuring crumbled Stilton cheese and a bright lemon twist for added depth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, olive brine 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 210 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

• 2.5 oz gin
• 0.5 oz dry vermouth
• 0.75 oz olive brine
• 0.5 oz crumbled Stilton cheese
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 strip for garnish lemon peel
• 2 large, for garnish green olives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup ice cubes to chill.
2. Step 2: Add 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.75 oz olive brine to the mixing glass.
3. Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled but not diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the chilled liquid into a chilled martini glass.
5. Step 5: Carefully drop 0.5 oz crumbled Stilton cheese into the glass, letting it float as a savory garnish.
6. Step 6: Twist 1 strip of lemon peel over the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with it before discarding or placing it inside.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 large green olives skewered on a cocktail pick and serve immediately.