The Perfect Dirty Vodka Martini

I've been trying for years to love a good martini. I just wanted to be classy sipping my martini at dinner however, I couldn't figure out the perfect concoction of ingredients for my optimal tasting experience. I think I finally found my sweet spot. Unfortunately you do need a good vodka to insure that it is smooth. At the least I would get Titos but I much prefer Ketel One or my favorite Grey Goose!

Let's make a classic Dirty Vodka Martini

- 2.5 ounces vodka (Grey Goose is my favorite)

- 0.5 ounces dry vermouth (Martini Rossi)

- 1 oz olive brine (Mezzetta is fab)

Add your vodka and vermouth to a cocktail shaker. Strain your olive brine into the shaker next. Add ice and shake vigorously. Pour out into a frosted glass (frosted glass makes or breaks the perfect martini). Garnish with 1 or 3 olives (an old bartender superstition is to only serve an old number of olives). This is a fool proof martini recipe! Best enjoyed on a cool summer night, with a side of oysters and a beautiful sunset!

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