I told you last week that we had a bit of an unintentional martini themed party a few weeks back, and what is a martini party without the classic dirty martini? I used to hate, I mean hate this drink. I couldn't put my finger on what it was that I didn't care for, because I love green olives, so I should like a dirty martini right??? 

Well low and behold it was the vodka that I didn't care for, once I asked for a dirty "gin" martini I was sold. I know not everyone likes the distinct flavor of gin but I really like it. So for this recipe I used gin but you can substitute if for vodka if you prefer. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 ounces gin (or vodka)

1/2 ounce dry vermouth

5 teaspoons olive brine

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

Cocktail Shaker

Chilled Martini Glass

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a cocktail shaker, mix ingredients together over a generous amount of ice. Shake. And then shake some more...
2. Pour mixture into a chilled martini glass, garnish with a few olives and sip away!

If you plan on making this drink, let me know what you would make it with... gin or vodka?