How to make Dirty Martini - Next level edition

vodka

🥗Healthier: gin

💰Cheaper: well vodka

Gin offers a different flavor profile while still being a popular base for martinis.

dry vermouth

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Cooking wine can be a more affordable alternative for a similar flavor.

green olives

🥗Healthier: stuffed olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Canned olives can provide a cost-effective option with similar taste.

Infuse 6 ounces of dry gin with 5 unpitted kalamata olives at room temperature for 24 hours.

Fine strain the infused gin into a bottle after 24 hours.

Prepare a saline solution by mixing 10 parts water with 1 part salt; use 50 grams of water and 5 grams of salt, stirring until dissolved.

Transfer the saline solution into a dashing bottle.

In a mixing glass, combine 2.5 ounces of the infused gin, 0.5 ounces of fino sherry, 3 dashes of the saline solution, and 1 dash of orange bitters.

Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for about 60 revolutions.

Fine strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail coupe.

Garnish with 2 olives.

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