The Dirty Martini, or something resembling it, dates back to at least 1901, when Martinis featuring muddled olives were served at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. It's thought that American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed these cocktails. We recommend using Audemus Spirits' Umami Gin, which counts capers and parmesan amongst its botanicals, and really enhances the savoury qualities of this cocktail! Ingredients 60ml Audemus Umami Gin10ml Dry Vermouth5-15ml Olive brine (to taste) Garnish Your choice (olives or lemon peel) Ice Cubed (for stirring) Glass Cocktail glass Recommended Gins Audemus Spirits Umami Gin Equipment Checklist Mixing Tin / Glass Bar SpoonStrainer Instructions 1. Add choice of ingredients to mixing glass or tin 2. Fill with cubed ice and stir for 30-60 seconds 3. Strain into frozen cocktail glass 4. Garnish with olives on a cocktail stick Bartender’s Top Tips Be sure to use olives stored in brine – the ones stored in oil make for a greasy and unpleasant Martini! Try a blue-cheese stuffed olive garnish to elevate the umami factor.