The Dirty Stay-Out Martini
This extra-dirty vodka martini, generously garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives, embodies the boisterous spirit of a night out that somehow stretches into the early morning with friends, just like those unforgettable Vegas trips where the duck phone might just ring. It’s a sophisticated sipper with a playful, unapologetic edge, much like the cast as they reunite for another 'family vacation.'
Directions
- 1
First, prepare your blue cheese-stuffed olives: carefuly remove the pimento from the center of six large green olives using a small paring knife or a cocktail pick.
- 2
Gently press or pipe about 1/6th ounce of crumbled blue cheese into each olive cavity, ensuring they are well filled.
- 3
Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and letting it sit for at least 5 minutes, then discard the water.
- 4
Add the vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine to a cocktail shaker.
- 5
Season the mixture with 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt and 0.125 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
- 6
Fill the shaker with ice, then place the lid on securely and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is thoroughly frosted.
- 7
Strain the chilled martini mixture directly into your prepared, empty martini glass.
- 8
Carefully skewer three of the blue cheese-stuffed olives onto each of two cocktail picks.
- 9
Garnish the martini with the two cocktail picks, letting the olives rest just above the liquid, and serve immediately.