[header] How to make a dirty martini [title] Add ice to your cocktail shaker. [step] The shaker should be filled about half to three-quarters full, which will briefly chill the drink as it's mixed. [title] Freeze your martini glasses to keep the drink chilled.
[header] How to make a dirty martini [title] Add ice to your cocktail shaker. [step] The shaker should be filled about half to three-quarters full, which will briefly chill the drink as it's mixed. [title] Freeze your martini glasses to keep the drink chilled.
[step] Before you proceed to make your dirty martini, you should ensure that all of the martini glasses are thoroughly chilled before you top them with ice. [substeps] To avoid breaking the glass and spilling the drink, you may want to hold your cocktail shaker in a safe place. [step] If you don't have time to freeze the glasses, simply fill them up with ice water for a few minutes while you prepare everything else. Then dump the chilled water just before pouring the drink out. [step] Cold martini glasses are the smoothest when preparing a dirty martini. In general, you're less likely to damage or tarnish them by freezing your martini glasses before pouring it into your glass. [step] If you have frozen martini glasses in your freezer, doing this will help to keep the drink cold and refreshing. The ice will also prevent the shaker from getting cold.