We know that Alton Brown approaches recipes scientifically, and his martinis are no exception, with an exact number of olives ...

“Wait with no specifics? I always say ‘dirty martini, Bombay Sapphire, extra olives… but filthy like Shrek lives inside that glass please,” someone asked. “If they just say a dirty martini I assume ...

What's the perfect martini? It might not exist — but it's the reach for perfection that gives the classic cocktail its ...

A martini should be stirred, not shaken. Unless it's shaken instead of stirred. On top of this basic mix comes the garnish. The garnish is an olive. Or three olives. Usually speared on a toothpick.

Even traditional takes hew to personal preferences: Order it with gin or vodka, dry or wet, dirty, garnished with olives or a lemon twist. While varieties such as the espresso martini, Cosmo and ...

A splash of reserved liquid from the boozy olive brine seals in the signature dirty martini flavor while balancing the potatoes’ richness. Need a bite-size version perfect for an appetizer?

Pour off 6 ounces vodka from the bottle and reserve for another use. To the bottle, add dry vermouth, water and olive brine. Adjust brine amount to taste. Cap bottle, shake and store in freezer ...