These Dirty Martini Shots are so popular at parties! Just like a regular dirty martini in a shot, perfect for when you want just a taste! How much do you love a Dirty Martini? We like ’em – a lot. We even have this fun Grilled Dirty Martini recipe for when you’re outside grilling!
A Shot Recipe For Parties
These Dirty Martini Shots are really the same as a dirty martini recipe, just in a smaller size. The presentation is awesome for serving at parties – sometimes people don’t want the whole drink, they just want a little taste.
That’s when shot recipes like this really come in handy. Especially because you can make these vodka shots ahead of time and your guests can grab them as they want them. No need for you to be playing bartender all night!
Ingredients For A Dirty Martini
You can make these dirty martini shots with vodka or gin, depending on how you like your martini. Or you can set these shots out for a party and have a gin version and a vodka version, to see which one your friends like best!
- Vodka or Gin: Use a good quality of either spirit. Since there aren’t too many ingredients in these shots (or martini recipe) you want them to all taste the best!
- Olive Brine: I prefer using olive brine from an actual jar of olives. However, sometimes, you do run out. If you do, we like this brine that you can get on Amazon.
- Water: Just a splash, it’s a good trick my dad taught me to smooth out the flavor of a martini. And it works.
You’ll need either a 3 or 4 ounce shot glass for these dirty martini shots, they are a little taller and make for a better presentation. Then just garnish with a toothpick and an olive and serve!
Vermouth Or No Vermouth?
Typically, a martini recipe calls for vermouth, but you won’t find any in our dirty martinis. It’s a personal preference, for sure. You can definitely add a splash of vermouth to these shots if you like the flavor! Vermouth is a fortified wine that has a botanical flavor. Besides adding a bit of flavor, it’s meant to smooth out the harshness of the alcohol.
This is where my dad’s secret for a splash of water comes in to play – it smooths out the drink without adding additional flavor. We like just the vodka and the olive brine. Clean and simple!
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Dirty Martini Shots
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: No Cook
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeLove dirty martinis? These easy Dirty Martini Shots deliver all the classic savory flavor in a fun, crowd pleasing party shot.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces vodka or gin
- 1 1/2 ounces olive brine (from your olive jar or grab this brine)
- Splash of water
- Olives for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well (make it skate!) and strain into shot glasses.
- Garnish with olives.
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
a wee bit briny for our taste. We will use less olive brine next time.
I love this shot!
*add a splash of dry vermouth or sweet vermouth (or both for a perfect martini shot). I like to use a bigger shot glass when I add the extra ingredients.
Yes we do too! Or you can make an extra large and put in in a martini glass!