The ratio of a Martini is a matter of preference. The argument between vodka and gin will forever rage. However we like both. When we’re having vodka we are quite partial to a Dirty Martini, which includes a splash of good quality olive brine. Pick your olives carefully - at the Archie Rose bar in Rosebery we use Sicilian olives which have a great, buttery texture.

INGREDIENTS:

• 50ml Archie Rose Original Vodka

• 10ml dry vermouth

• 10ml olive brine

METHOD:

Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice and stir for 20-30 seconds.

Strain using your hawthorn strainer into a cocktail glass (which is best served fresh from the freezer).

Garnish with a few olives on a skewer.