what does extra dirty martini mean

An “extra dirty martini” is a martini that’s made with a much larger amount of olive brine than a regular “dirty” martini, giving it a stronger, saltier, more savory flavor and a noticeably cloudy, green‑tinged appearance.

What “dirty” vs “extra dirty” means

• A dirty martini starts as a classic gin or vodka martini (spirit + dry vermouth) with a small splash of olive brine added, which clouds the drink and adds a briny, olive‑like taste.

• An extra dirty martini ups that brine significantly—often more than ½ oz , sometimes approaching a 2:1 spirit‑to‑brine ratio—so it tastes much saltier and more “loaded” with olive flavor.

How it’s usually made

Typical modern recipes for an extra dirty martini look something like this:

Component| Classic dirty martini (approx.)| Extra dirty martini (approx.)
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Gin or vodka| 2.5 oz| 2.5 oz
Dry vermouth| 0.5 oz| 0.25–0.5 oz
Olive brine| 0.25–0.5 oz| 0.75–1 oz or more
Appearance| Slightly cloudy| Very cloudy, greenish tint
Flavor profile| Mildly salty, olive‑infused| Strongly salty, very savory

Trendy and “filthy” variations

• Some bars push into “filthy” or “slutty” territory, using even more brine or swapping in other umami‑rich ingredients (like MSG‑infused mixes or tomato water), which keeps the extra‑savory, extra‑dirty vibe but changes the exact flavor.

• Ordering an extra dirty martini has become a bit of a cocktail‑culture flex , often associated with people who like bold, salty drinks and want to signal they know their martini lingo.

If you’re ordering one, you can say:

“I’ll take a vodka martini, extra dirty, with three olives,”
and the bartender will know you want a lot of olive brine and a very salty, cloudy drink.

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