DIRTY MARTINI

A briney classic! Everybody knows this drink, but most may not know that it started as a gin cocktail! In the 1970’s, vodka became the popular choice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2.5 OZ MIDTOWN SPIRITS CLASSIC VODKA OR MIDTOWN GIN

• .5 OZ DRY VERMOUTH

• .5 OZ OLIVE BRINE

• COCKTAIL OLIVES FOR GARNISH

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add the vodka or gin, dry vermouth, and olive brine to a mixing glass or martini shaker. Stir or shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass and garnish with olives.