If you love spicy flavors like me, try the Hot and Dirty Martini – a brilliant twist on the classic Dirty Martini. This alcoholic drink is perfect for a chilly day like this.
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Hot and dirty martini recipe
The Hot and Dirty Martini is a spicy variation of the classic Dirty Martini. The heating element is created by adding hot sauce or spicy ingredients:
- Fresh peppers (pepperoncini or jalapeño) provide the most vibrant and controllable heat source for the drink.
- Hot sauce (Tabasco, Sriracha, or Crystal) introduces a consistent and measurable heat element to the cocktail.
The “hot” aspect creates a complex flavor profile to the drink. Believe me, you’re gonna love it. The martini is perfect for those who enjoy cocktails with a bit of spice and complexity.
This cocktail pairs perfectly with seafood like shrimp cocktail, oysters, smoked salmon, grilled salmon, lobster tail, and tuna tartare. Charcuterie boards with olives, salami, soft cheeses, nuts, and pickles also work well.
You can enjoy the martini with cheddar olives, deviled eggs, tapenade, and marinated artichokes. Buttery dishes like pasta carbonara and beef carpaccio are also great pairings. For lighter options, try vegetable appetizers such as celery with cream cheese, white bean crostini, or hummus. Spicy nuts, wings, and Mediterranean tapas also match the cocktail’s heat.
Here’s how to make the Hot and Dirty Martini:
Hot and dirty martini recipe
Nutrition
Ingredients
Hot and dirty martini with hot sauce
- 2 ½ ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/2 ounce olive brine
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce adjust according to your spice preference
- Ice
- Green olives or jalapeño-stuffed olives for garnish
Hot and dirty martini with pepperoncini or jalapeño
- 2 ½ ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/2 ounce olive brine from jarred olives
- 1 or 2 pepperoncini peppers or slices of jalapeño depending on preferred spice level
- Ice
- Additional pepperoncini or jalapeño slices or stuffed olives for garnish
Instructions
Recipe using hot sauce
- In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and hot sauce.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir the mixture well for about 30 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with green olives or jalapeño-stuffed olives.
Recipe with pepperoncini or jalapeño
- Add vodka and pepperoncini or sliced jalapeños to a bottle and let it infuse for 24-48 hours, depending on desired spice level.
- Strain out the pepperoncini or jalapeño slices before using the vodka
- Place a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to chill.
- In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, combine the spicy vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine.
- Add ice to the mixing glass or shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously if you prefer a more diluted and colder martini, or stir gently if you prefer a stronger and less diluted martini.
- Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into the martini glass, ensuring no ice cubes or remnants from the shaker enter the glass.
- Garnish the martini with a slice of pepperoncini or jalapeño. Alternatively, you can skewer stuffed olives and place them in the martini as a garnish.
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Variations
Here are some hot and dirty martini versions you can try:
- Extra Spicy Version adds more dashes of hot sauce or sprinkles of cayenne pepper for an intensified heat. If you enjoy a stronger flavor, consider increasing the amount of olive brine or adding pickled jalapeño juice alongside.
- Filthy Martini doubles the amount of olive brine for a bolder, saltier taste.
- Chile Liqueur Version replaces or complements the hot sauce with a chile liqueur like Ancho Reyes Verde for added depth and complexity.
- Pickle Variation uses pickle brine instead of olive brine, or combines both for a tangy twist.