The Dirty martini gets its name from the fact that it looks "dirty". A traditional martini is made with gin and dry vermouth, both of which are clear liquors. a dirty martini has a dash of sweet vermouth which is dark.

Dry Martini

• 2 ounces gin
• dash dry vermouth
• dash sweet vermouth
• olives, lemon peel or cocktail onions for garnish

Fill a shaker cup with ice. add the vermouth and stir. add gin and stir again. strain into martini glass and garnish. (most dirty martinis are garnished with lemon peel)

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