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What's The Difference Between A Dirty And Filthy Martini?
BY ELOISE ROLLINS-FIFE
There are many Martini variations, including the Dirty Martini, which can also be "extra dirty" or "filthy." The difference comes down to the ratio of olive brine to spirits.
The Dirty Martini was created in New York City in 1901 by bartender John O’Connor who started muddling olives into the drink. Eventually, it morphed to include olive brine.
It’s made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and a quarter-ounce of olive brine to create a savory, pungent cocktail with a slightly cloudy appearance — hence the name.
A filthy Martini, also called "extra dirty" or even "slutty," increases the presence of olive brine to a full ounce of brine for every two ounces of spirit.
Some filthy Martinis even leave off the Vermouth entirely since the olive brine is so strong it overwhelms the more nuanced spirit.