Reconstructed Dirty Martini

Ingredients

• 4 dash Olive Bitters (Bitter Truth brand, adds savory depth)
• 1 oz French Blanc Vermouth (Lighter than typical dry vermouth)
• 5 drop MSG Solution (20% concentration) (Adds umami; dissolve 20g MSG in 100ml water)
• 2 oz Cucumber‑Forward Gin (Mhalland Gin or Hrix; bright cucumber flavor)
• 1 strip Lemon Peel (Fresh, for garnish and aromatic citrus note)
• 1 cup Ice (Cubed, for stirring and chilling glass)

Instructions

1. Chill the Glass

   Place the martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water for at least 2 minutes.

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2. Add Ice to Mixing Glass

   Fill the mixing glass three‑quarters full with ice cubes.

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3. Add Olive Bitters

   Measure 4 dashes of olive bitters and add them to the mixing glass.

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4. Add Vermouth

   Pour 1 oz of French Blanc vermouth over the ice.

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5. Add MSG Solution

   Add 5 drops of the 20 % MSG solution.

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6. Add Gin

   Measure 2 oz of cucumber‑forward gin and add to the mixing glass.

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7. Stir to Chill and Dilute

   Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20‑30 seconds until the mixture is well‑chilled.

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8. Strain into Chilled Glass

   Discard the ice from the mixing glass, then strain the cocktail into the pre‑chilled martini glass.

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9. Garnish

   Express a lemon peel over the drink, rim the glass with it, then drop the peel into the cocktail.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Olive Bitters: Olive tincture, Olive brine
• Instead of French Blanc Vermouth: Dry vermouth
• Instead of MSG Solution (20% concentration): MSG powder dissolved in water
• Instead of Cucumber‑Forward Gin: Any quality gin
• Instead of Lemon Peel: Lemon twist

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Glass
• Bar Spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Martini/Coupe Glass
• Peeler (optional)
• Ice Bucket (optional)

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Chilling the serving glass
• Proper stirring time to achieve correct dilution
• Accurate measurement of MSG drops

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use a fresh lemon peel; the oils add brightness without extra acidity.
• If you cannot find cucumber‑forward gin, add a thin slice of cucumber to the mixing glass for 30 seconds before stirring.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store leftover vermouth and bitters in the refrigerator; consume within 1 month.

Freezer: Do not freeze any of the liquid components.

Room temperature: Keep gin, MSG solution, and olive bitters at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Pre‑chill the glass and have the MSG solution ready in a small dropper bottle.
• Measure bitters and vermouth into a small pitcher for quick assembly.