Hot and Dirty Martini

Spice up your cocktail repertoire with this hot and dirty martini recipe, featuring homemade jalapeño vodka for an unforgettable kick. This bold twist on the classic martini combines the fiery zest of jalapeño-infused vodka with the briny depth of olive juice to create an invigorating and satisfying drink. Perfect for those who love their cocktails with a bit of heat, this jalapeño martini will ignite your taste buds and add a spicy flair to any occasion.

I’m very into spicy foods and drinks. Hubby is not. But even though he isn’t, I can still add spice to my dish to satisfy that taste for me.

I’ve mentioned in my homemade jalapeño vodka recipe that my niece turned me on to it. She makes martinis, though she uses peperoncini juice instead of olive brine. I chose not to go that route as I have some jalapeño stuffed olives that are simply delicious and the brine is spicy. So I used that juice, which gave the drink another fiery kick.

My niece also makes jalapeño lemonade, which I’ve had at her house, and it is scrumptious! I’m hoping to make that soon.

I’ve never infused gin with jalapeños but truthfully, vodka is the way to go because gin has so much going on with the botanicals.

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Helpful tips

• Adjust the heat by varying the amount of jalapeño vodka. Start with a small amount and taste as you go, adding more until you hit the perfect spiciness.
• Use high-quality olives for the dirty component, as the olive brine significantly influences the cocktail’s flavor. Consider trying different types of olives to see which you prefer. The The Pearl brand and Mezzetta are my favorites.
• Chill your martini glass in the freezer for at least 20 minutes before making the cocktail. A chilled glass will keep your martini colder for longer.
• When mixing your spicy martini, you can either shake like I do or stir briskly if you enjoy a clearer drink. Shaking can make the martini cloudy due to the small ice fragments, although some enjoy the slight dilution that comes from shaking.
• Garnish with a couple of olives on a martini pick or toothpick. I use one Pearl Brand martini olive and one jalapeno stuffed olive. This not only adds to the presentation but also gives a hint of what to expect in terms of flavor. I’ve also tried blue cheese-stuffed olives and garlic stuffed olives and they are great in this cocktail as well.
• Martinis are best served fresh. Once you’ve mixed your drink, serve it immediately to enjoy its full flavor and chill.
• Some people add a splash of Frank’s Redhot or some other hot sauce, but with the spicy vodka there is no need. And who likes a dirty red martini? Not me.

How to make a hot and dirty martini

Pre-step

Get out your cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also, get out a measuring glass and your martini glasses.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – jalapeno vodka, dry vermouth, and a jar of olives for the brine.

Step two

Measure out 7 ounces of jalapeño vodka. (A)

Step three

Measure out 1 teaspoon of vermouth. (B)

Step four

Measure out 1/2 ounce of olive brine. (C)

Step five

Get your olives (two per drink) and put them on a martini pick. (D)

Step six

Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds. Strain, divide, and pour the liquid into the martini glasses.

Add a martini pick to each glass.

Yum. And that fun green color comes from the infused vodka.

Delicious.

I hope you enjoyed this hot and dirty martini recipe. I certainly did.

Other popular martinis

• Classic dirty martini
• Sugar cookie
• Kamikaze
• Lemon drop
• Sidecar
• Chocolate
• Almond Joy

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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