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Dirty Martini Recipe with Tequila

Published on May 21, 2021 Updated on January 4, 2022 by Eden

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Unlike our classic dirty martini recipe, this dirty martini is made with tequila and a little bit of chili oil! It’s absolutely refreshing, delicious and truly unique cocktail!

The tequila gives the drink a slightly smoky flavor and the olive brine gives it the classic martini flavor we all love. The best part is the dash of chili oil that adds a touch of spice. It’s the perfect blend of ingredients for a unique martini.

Dirty martini with 4 green olives and a dash of chili oil over the top.

We had a version of this cocktail while visiting one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston, Raw 167. I ordered a dirty martini and it ended up being one of my favorite martinis. However, it tasted different and I couldn’t put my finger on it.

To my surprise, it was made with tequila! That smoky flavor I was tasting in the drink sure was tequila. I savored every sip and let all the notes sink in so I could recreate it at home.

Here is our version of a dirty martini with tequila. It’s made with three simple ingredients and I promise it’s so good!

How to Make a Dirty Martini Recipe with Tequila

Table of Contents

  • How to Make a Dirty Martini Recipe with Tequila
    • Ingredients
    • Directions
  • Tips for Making a Dirty Martini with Tequila
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love
  • Dirty Martini Recipe with Tequila
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Tequila – Good quality Blanco tequila works best.
  • Olive Brine – Use the juice the olives come in.
  • Chili Oil – Classic chili oil is best.
Espolon tequila, olives and chili oil

Directions

Add the tequila and olive brine into a cocktail shaker and shake with ice for 30 seconds.

Strain the cocktail over a large ice cube and add a dash of chili oil.

The chili oil adds a little kick to the cocktail and some extra flavor. It goes perfectly with this drink and I wouldn’t make it without it.

Pouring chili oil over the top of a dirty martini

Tips for Making a Dirty Martini with Tequila

To make your cocktail the best it can be, here are some tips to help!

  • Use good quality Blanco tequila. It matters in martinis since it’s one of the main ingredients. Good doesn’t mean expensive something like Espolòn, Don Julio or Casamigos will work great.
  • Always shake with ice for at least 30 seconds to dilute the cocktail and make it extra chilly.
  • Use olive brine from the olive jar. Something like Divina Castelvetrano Pitted Olives are delicious for martinis. Here are some other suggestions:
  • Dirty Martini All Natural Olive Brine
  • Dirty Sue Olive Juice
  • Roland Dirty Martini Juice
  • Always use pitted olives for garnishing.
Green olives sitting over a dirty martini

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT DOES A MARTINI TASTE LIKE? 

A classic martini, when served cold has a clean and crisp taste. This was made with tequila has a bit of a smoky flavor to it, mixed with delicious olives. It’s perfect.

SHAKE OR STIR?

Mixologists typically stir cocktails and martinis. Stirring gently and smoothly blends the ingredients. However, we highly recommend shaking a dirty martini since it circulates the olive brine and dilutes the cocktail giving it a smoother finish.

A classic dirty martini and a dirty martini made with tequila

More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love

If you love this fun twist on a classic martini, try some of these cocktail recipes:

Cranberry and Gin Martini

Frozen Palomo Cocktail

How to Make a Paloma Cocktail

The Best Tequila Cocktails

Super Easy Ranch Water Recipe

Cucumber Ginger Martini

The Best Ranch Water Cocktail

Christmas Martini Recipe

Also check out our favorite vodka drinks, the best mixed drinks, tequila cocktails and cheap drinks to make at home!

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dirty martini made with tequila

Dirty Martini Recipe with Tequila

Unlike our classic dirty martini recipe, this one is made tequila and a little bit if chili oil! It's absolutely refusing, delicious and truly unique.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila , blanco
  • 2 ounces olive brine
  • dash chili oil
  • 4 green olives, to garnish

Instructions

  • Add the tequila and olive brine in a cocktial shaker and shake with ice for 30 seconds.
  • Strain over a large ice cube or in a coup without ice (we prefer ice)
  • Add a few drops of chili oil over the top.
  • Garnish with 4 green olives and enjoy!

Notes

Shake with ice for at least 30 seconds. This dilutes the cocktail and chills it really well. You want the martini to be extra cold!
Use a good brand of Blanco tequila. It matters in martinis. 
Add more chili oil if you want. 
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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