Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2013

I like that this recipe called for 4 stuffed olives. I usually go with 3 but 4 is def better. I tend to like my vodka straight with just a splash of 3BAR olive juice. Right now I can only find it on amazon but I keep trying to convince the local pub to carry it.

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MikeK33

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2013

The ONLY way that I can truly enjoy this classic is with Ketel One vodka, no vermouth, blue-cheese stuffed olives and extra olive juice. I like mine FILTHY!!

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Shannon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Aurora, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2013

This definitely needs to be made with a good vodka. I tried it with Gordon's. It was like rubbing alcohol. I'm sure that with a Stoli's or Grey Goose, this would be awesome.

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DANIGIRL1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

YUMMY! I get the idea of coating the martini glass with vermouth - fantastic! could never get the proportion right. I now understand why bar supply stores sell those spritz bottles for the vermouth - you have to get it JUST right. And - btw - 6 ozs. vodka? LOVE IT.

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Helen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Rochester, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Yummy! You can also try with blue cheese stuffed olives.

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JemSta

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

Great drink - Even better if you use Jalapino stuffed olives and use that brine. Man talk about a great tasting Martini with a slight kick

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jeangirl41

Home Town: Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Palm Springs, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

No offense to the recipe. I do not like Vermouth. I like mine on the rocks. I freeze my glass, add the ice. I use Tito's vodka which is extremely smooth. Squeeze fresh lemon and Dirty Sue's olive juice, just a dash. I then add stuffed blue cheese olives. Stir it up and enjoy! That is my favorite Martini on the rocks.

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Val N

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

Great for those who like vodka with olives. I like both but not together. I agree with the bartenders that some jar brine is laced with preservatives so choose carefully. I like Gin with a lemon twist and these days I have to be very explicit when I instruct the bartenders or I find olives in my drink. I suppose the olive crowd has taken over :-)

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GranMastaK

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2011

A sure winner. This is the way I've been making them, except I use blue cheese stuffed olives. DON'T use the brine from them, use regular olive brine! I would also go the extra step of stuffing your own olives, store bought blue cheese olives are horrible. Olive stuffers can be purchased at any tavern supply store and some high end liquor stores, definitely worth the purchase.

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Gary

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2011

Great recipe but whoa 7 oz. of alcohol in one martini, that's one big martini glass!! I love dirty martinis but I agree that Dirty Sue instead of regular olive brine is the trick to the perfect martini.Gotta be vodka for me though.

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