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How to Make a Dirty Dill Pickle Martini
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How to Make a Dirty Dill Pickle Martini

An easy and deliciously dilly Dirty Pickle Martini Recipe! Ready in minutes, and easily scaled up for a party!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: cocktail
Keyword: pickles, vodka
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker and strainer
  • muddler
  • martini glass

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ oz vodka
  • 1 ½ oz pickle juice/brine 
  • ½ oz dry vermouth 
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh dill, plus more for garnish 
  • 3 pickle slices
  • 2 dashes angostura aromatic bitters (optional)
  • ice
  • cocktail pickles or pickle slices, for garnish

Instructions

  • Chill martini glass in the freezer for 15-20 minutes prior to preparing for an extra cold martini.
    2. Muddle pickle slices and 2-3 sprigs of dill in a cocktail shaker to release all the flavor and juices (you want to really break them up).
    3. Add in pickle juice/brine, vodka and dry vermouth, and fill cocktail shaker with ice.
    4. Shake well for about 1 minute or until cocktail shaker is nicely chilled.
    5. Take the chilled martini glass out of the freezer. Pour the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the chilled glass.
    6. Garnish with a prepared cocktail pick with a cocktail pickle (or pickle slices), and a sprig of fresh dill, if desired. 
    For a crowd (makes 10):
    ▪ Grind up 2-3 cups of pickle slices and about a packed cup of fresh dill in a food processor to create a coarsely ground paste. 
    ▪ Add to a large pitcher or drink dispenser.
    ▪ Add one bottle vodka (750 ml).
    ▪ Add 37-38 oz of pickle juice or pickle brine (a standard jar is about 32 oz).
    ▪ Add 12 ½ oz of dry vermouth (if using).
    ▪ Add Angostura aromatic bitters (add and taste for best results, if using).
    ▪ Stir well.
    ▪ Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove and debris from the ground pickles and dill.