I am 2 1/2oz gin to 1/2oz vermouth and 1/2oz brine. Dirty martini is shaken. I do not double strain because I like little ice chips in my martini. Excellent video, because all the other martini expert videos recommend stirring, which I personally disagree.
Dirty gin martinis are gorgeous, so long as you don't put too much brine in. I also muddle the olives. The bitterness and slight saltiness really balances the vermouth and complements the sharper botanicals in the gin.
I’m almost afraid to try to gin one because I had a bad experience with a few swigs of gin in high school. Vodka dirty martinis are my favorite drink of all time
This is definitely worth the try. I've always heard though that gin martini's should always be stirred as the tradition is for the cocktail to be nice and clear whereas vodka martini's should always be shaken so as to provide the nice sheen of ice on the top layer of the cocktail. Cheers and thanks again for another great upload Kurt.
I really appreciate your video and experimentation between Gin and vodka!! I have never had Gin before. I have a lot to look forward to!!!! Thank you for your many videos. It is so nice to realize that cocktail making is a very practical HOBBY! A very practical hobby indeed. Life is so short! Sex is not freely given by wives or females! What else is left but to perfect various classic cocktails!! I hope you are still alive!
I'm having one of yours with no Vermouth in it right now and I have to say it is fantastic. Turns out, if you have good brine, you don't need the wine.. Cheers
Second comment....lol I really do need to go to bed. So, I have never had a Gin Martini but.......I have had several dirty Martini's with Vodka. About 8 years ago my wife and I along with some good friends of ours went to a place not far away called "Doc Hendersons". It was an old historical mansion that at one time was owned by a Dr. as his home hense the name. Anyhow they split the place up into different rooms a made a killer resturaunt with an amazing chef. They served the best dirty Martini I have ever had and the bar tender that made the drinks came out to meet us after my rage about his drink. No kidding.......... Olive brine and Grey Goose. That was it. Who would of known?
Beautiful! That’s how I make my dirty martini as well. Gin and olive brine, that’s it. Clean and simple. Love reading your stories! Thanks for sharing!
@@slbdrinks I use a three to one, gin to vermouth, ratio for my dirty martinis, but then add almost as much brine as vermouth. So the vemouth is still there, but it's balanced with the taste of the gin and brine instead of its sweetness clashing. I muddle the olives. A 'wet' dirty martini I don't reckon would work as well.
Question, you have excellent knowledge concerning gin martinis obviously. I absolutely do not like dry vermouth or blanc. Sweet vermouth I am good with in cocktails but have never been able to get into dry vermouth. Recommendation for a good substitute??
@@slbdrinks I'd suggest a good white wine if I were still a wine drinker. To be honest, I'm not hat knowledgable abu wines. I used to love them, but don't drink them now very often. Taste buds have changed. And I'm not sure abot any liquer alternatives. I actually don't like vermouth that much, unless it's extra dry. But even then, though I like to taste it in a martini, I don't like the vermouth taste too pronounced; like everybody else upon the planet, I prefer the taste of gin. I'll tell you a story. I wanted a drink last night, so I bought a bottle of a Scottish sloe and cranberry gin and a bottle of Martini Fiero. The two things apart are quite nice, but I wanted to mix them in an experimental 'dessert martini'. Was awfl. The two ingredients wetre screamng at each other no matter what ratio I tried. Tasted like cough medicine. That's the last time I muck around with the classic ingredients.
Hi Kurt, On a more recent video you mentioned Monkey 47 as your all-time favorite gin. Is it different based on the specific cocktail ie Oxley for dirty martinis and Monkey 47 for classic martinis?
Well, Monkey 47 is a different gin animal. To me, it is very floral with beautiful botanicals. I personally would not use Monkey 47 for any traditional martinis. Better to stick with Oxley, Beefeater, etc. IMO Monkey is amazing on its own or in a floral type of cocktail. Hopefully this helps.
This comment comes in at the 8 second mark when my eyes focused on that Hammer and Sickle bottle on the right....Bazinga. No one ever knows what I'm talking about when I bring up that Vodka. It is incredible and I never understand how it is I heard of it and seeked it out but none of my friends or people I work with know about it. More for me l suppose hahaha. That is by far my favorite Vodka and it's hard to get around here.
I don't get vodka martinis. I love vodka, but if you add bit of something like vermouth or olive brine to it, you're just covering the delicate taste of vodka and ending up with a heavily alcoholic, faint-tasting whatever it is you put in it. There's no marriage, no complementing flavors, just a hint of vermouth/olive with overwhelming ethanol.
I've never had one. For me, a vodka 'martini' is for someone who doesn't like gin but wants to look good holding a martini glass, so they just get it filled with straight chilled vodka. With the classic gin and vermouth recipe, you get a fusion of two botanically flavoured alcohols, but vodka can't mix that way with vermouth, because it's a neutral spirit.
@@slbdrinks yeah funny thing here in France we don't really say Vermouth, I learnt later Martini is a brand of Vermouth. So I guess the drink got the name from the brand. So can't really call vodka Martini without the Vermouth...
The Dirty Martini is the best thing money can buy in a bar.. I'm sure that's a great cocktail too but can we really call it a Martini with no vermouth in it..? I don't know..
I hear you on that. I am just not a big dry vermouth fan although I realize that’s the standard mix. I also vary my gin ratio depending on my mood. Sometimes I will use 3 oz gin 1 oz brine. Maybe one day I will find a vermouth I like to use with it.
@@slbdrinks Truth is, the vermouth is the least desired ingredient in the mix for me too.. The idea sounds interesting.. Definitely gonna try this and get back to you
Isn’t that the age old conversation! I love it. Honestly, this recipe exactly came from my favorite restaurant and she did shake the cocktail so I followed suit.
I am 2 1/2oz gin to 1/2oz vermouth and 1/2oz brine. Dirty martini is shaken. I do not double strain because I like little ice chips in my martini. Excellent video, because all the other martini expert videos recommend stirring, which I personally disagree.
I agree with that!
Thanks for all your wisdom. Love your video on cocktail 🍸
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!
Love the Gin version, especially with blue cheese olives (more the better)!
Def more the better!
I'm a vodka man, but now I'm going to have to try the gin...
You have to give it a go!
Dirty gin martinis are gorgeous, so long as you don't put too much brine in. I also muddle the olives. The bitterness and slight saltiness really balances the vermouth and complements the sharper botanicals in the gin.
Completely agree! Outstanding idea in muddling the olive! Def trying that on my next dirty martini!
@@slbdrinks LOL. Superstition be damned. I take four. No 1 or 3 olives for me.
I’m almost afraid to try to gin one because I had a bad experience with a few swigs of gin in high school. Vodka dirty martinis are my favorite drink of all time
This is definitely worth the try. I've always heard though that gin martini's should always be stirred as the tradition is for the cocktail to be nice and clear whereas vodka martini's should always be shaken so as to provide the nice sheen of ice on the top layer of the cocktail. Cheers and thanks again for another great upload Kurt.
Appreciate that! I was with you than watched the bartender shaking my dirty martini than I loved it!
I really appreciate your video and experimentation between Gin and vodka!! I have never had Gin before. I have a lot to look forward to!!!! Thank you for your many videos. It is so nice to realize that cocktail making is a very practical HOBBY! A very practical hobby indeed. Life is so short! Sex is not freely given by wives or females! What else is left but to perfect various classic cocktails!! I hope you are still alive!
Came across this video today. Made this gin dirty martini recipe. Wow, Mr. Luddington may be right about this being the best!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You worked that shaker like a pro boxer works the speed bag. Ty for this vid now I want to have a martini lol
Hahaha! Nothing irritates me more than watching a bartender give the shaker a couple of wimpy shakes and done. Thanks for the chuckle!
I love using Bowmar smoky scotch to rim through the glass in my Dirty Martini. I also use a little olive juice from big stuffed olives.
I'm having one of yours with no Vermouth in it right now and I have to say it is fantastic. Turns out, if you have good brine, you don't need the wine.. Cheers
Excellent rhyme my friend! Glad you enjoyed the cocktail!
I wave the vermouth bottle over the shaker. That enough for me
Hello. Is there a olive brine that you recommend or you make yours. Great video. Thx
Thanks so much! I personally use the brine from an common green olive 🫒 jar. I don’t use specialty olive brine such as blue cheese stuffed etc.
@@slbdrinks Thank you. Cheers
I've used Brine from the jar and Dirty sue brine they both are good
Keep up the great videos, Kurt!
can you do a video on the vespa just did one last night ,it's my new favorite.
Second comment....lol I really do need to go to bed. So, I have never had a Gin Martini but.......I have had several dirty Martini's with Vodka. About 8 years ago my wife and I along with some good friends of ours went to a place not far away called "Doc Hendersons". It was an old historical mansion that at one time was owned by a Dr. as his home hense the name. Anyhow they split the place up into different rooms a made a killer resturaunt with an amazing chef. They served the best dirty Martini I have ever had and the bar tender that made the drinks came out to meet us after my rage about his drink. No kidding.......... Olive brine and Grey Goose. That was it. Who would of known?
Beautiful! That’s how I make my dirty martini as well. Gin and olive brine, that’s it. Clean and simple. Love reading your stories! Thanks for sharing!
@@slbdrinks I use a three to one, gin to vermouth, ratio for my dirty martinis, but then add almost as much brine as vermouth. So the vemouth is still there, but it's balanced with the taste of the gin and brine instead of its sweetness clashing. I muddle the olives. A 'wet' dirty martini I don't reckon would work as well.
Question, you have excellent knowledge concerning gin martinis obviously. I absolutely do not like dry vermouth or blanc. Sweet vermouth I am good with in cocktails but have never been able to get into dry vermouth. Recommendation for a good substitute??
@@slbdrinks I'd suggest a good white wine if I were still a wine drinker. To be honest, I'm not hat knowledgable abu wines. I used to love them, but don't drink them now very often. Taste buds have changed. And I'm not sure abot any liquer alternatives. I actually don't like vermouth that much, unless it's extra dry. But even then, though I like to taste it in a martini, I don't like the vermouth taste too pronounced; like everybody else upon the planet, I prefer the taste of gin. I'll tell you a story. I wanted a drink last night, so I bought a bottle of a Scottish sloe and cranberry gin and a bottle of Martini Fiero. The two things apart are quite nice, but I wanted to mix them in an experimental 'dessert martini'. Was awfl. The two ingredients wetre screamng at each other no matter what ratio I tried. Tasted like cough medicine. That's the last time I muck around with the classic ingredients.
Hi Kurt, On a more recent video you mentioned Monkey 47 as your all-time favorite gin. Is it different based on the specific cocktail ie Oxley for dirty martinis and Monkey 47 for classic martinis?
Well, Monkey 47 is a different gin animal. To me, it is very floral with beautiful botanicals. I personally would not use Monkey 47 for any traditional martinis. Better to stick with Oxley, Beefeater, etc.
IMO Monkey is amazing on its own or in a floral type of cocktail. Hopefully this helps.
This comment comes in at the 8 second mark when my eyes focused on that Hammer and Sickle bottle on the right....Bazinga. No one ever knows what I'm talking about when I bring up that Vodka. It is incredible and I never understand how it is I heard of it and seeked it out but none of my friends or people I work with know about it. More for me l suppose hahaha. That is by far my favorite Vodka and it's hard to get around here.
Wow great pick up on your part lol! I really don’t know vodka very well so I am glad to hear that one is a great bottle!
@@slbdrinks That one is always behind a counter or out of sight. Better than GG and lower in cost.
My wife and I drink vodka dirty martinis. No vermouth for us either. I go three ounces vodka to one ounce brine.
Do you think a vermouth coating of the glas might improve the blank slate vodka martini a bit more?
I would probably agree with you. Unfortunately, I am not a big vermouth fan but a coating as you stated just might be perfect! Excellent idea!
"oh yeah babe"
Love my dirty martinis, what is your rational for a double strain?
I believe it’s to thoroughly ensure no ice chips flow into the glass. 🍸
I don't get vodka martinis. I love vodka, but if you add bit of something like vermouth or olive brine to it, you're just covering the delicate taste of vodka and ending up with a heavily alcoholic, faint-tasting whatever it is you put in it. There's no marriage, no complementing flavors, just a hint of vermouth/olive with overwhelming ethanol.
Perfect explanation! I completely agree.
I've never had one. For me, a vodka 'martini' is for someone who doesn't like gin but wants to look good holding a martini glass, so they just get it filled with straight chilled vodka. With the classic gin and vermouth recipe, you get a fusion of two botanically flavoured alcohols, but vodka can't mix that way with vermouth, because it's a neutral spirit.
Well said my friend!
Waiiiiiit ! Wait ! I thought there was actual Martini in Vodka Martini !? What ?
😂
@@slbdrinks yeah funny thing here in France we don't really say Vermouth, I learnt later Martini is a brand of Vermouth. So I guess the drink got the name from the brand. So can't really call vodka Martini without the Vermouth...
I have no idea how 3 oz makes a drink that much. I have to do 4oz of gin and 4 oz vermouth shaken with ice just to fill my martini glass
A martini with vodka isn't a martini in my book. Thanks for the video.
I am 100% with you on that! Appreciate your thoughts.
You are correct. A martini with vodka is called a 'vodka martini.' A martini is made with gin. Enough said.
Absolutely! Thank you! I go to so many restaurants that still have their lineup of vodka martinis. No thanks!
I prefer a "filthy" martini, with gin
Gotta be gin.
The Dirty Martini is the best thing money can buy in a bar.. I'm sure that's a great cocktail too but can we really call it a Martini with no vermouth in it..? I don't know..
I hear you on that. I am just not a big dry vermouth fan although I realize that’s the standard mix. I also vary my gin ratio depending on my mood. Sometimes I will use 3 oz gin 1 oz brine. Maybe one day I will find a vermouth I like to use with it.
@@slbdrinks Truth is, the vermouth is the least desired ingredient in the mix for me too.. The idea sounds interesting.. Definitely gonna try this and get back to you
3 olive minimum lol
Stir don't shake.
Isn’t that the age old conversation! I love it. Honestly, this recipe exactly came from my favorite restaurant and she did shake the cocktail so I followed suit.
I hace aways have vodka cause that was what everyone else had. To tell the truth its so god aweful borring