This Dirty Martini Dip is packed with blue cheese and olives; all the flavors of the classic cocktail, but made into a creamy dip! Perfect for dipping chips, pretzels, crackers, or crostini!
What is dirty martini dip?
Dirty martini dip is a twist on the classic cocktail that’s made with gin or vodka, vermouth, and olive juice. This dip, however, contains no alcohol, so it’s absolutely safe for kids to eat (yes, my kids love olives). Made with cream cheese, extra olives, and blue cheese, this dip is absolutely filthy! 😉
Why you’ll love this
- Salty, brine-y, savory. If you’re a salty, umami lover, then you’ll absolutely love this creamy dip.
- Perfect for parties. Everybody loves dips at parties and this dip requires no cooking and one bowl!
- Customizable. Do you like a dirty martini or a filthy martini? By adding more or less olives/blue cheese, you get to decide how dirty this dip is!
Ingredient notes
- Sour Cream – full fat will give the best flavor and texture, however, light may be used instead. Greek yogurt may also be used, but the texture don’t be as creamy and the flavor will likely be tangier.
- Cream Cheese – again, full fat will give the best flavor and texture, but light cream cheese may also be used.
- Mayonnaise – I always use an olive oil based mayo, but full-fat, light, avocado oil based, etc. may be used. You’re only using two tablespoons, so it’s not a super strong flavor, but you should still use brand (Duke’s vs Hellman’s, etc.) that you like the taste of. If absolutely necessary, you can omit the mayo.
- Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed or a bottled variety is fine.
- Spices: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper – feel free to add more or less of each spice. I like dried spices here, because fresh would be too overpowering.
- Olives – I used Mezzetta Spanish Queen Olives stuffed with pimiento. There is a variety that’s marinated in vermouth for a more traditional flavor if you’re not concerned about the dip containing alcohol. Garlic stuffed, jalapeno stuffed, blue cheese stuffed, Castelvetrano, etc. would also be delicious.
- Blue Cheese – crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola will give you a strong, salty/savory flavor. If blue cheese isn’t your thing, try crumbled feta or even crumbled goat cheese.
Visual walk-through
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, olive brine, lemon juice, and spices together in a large bowl.
- Stir in olives and blue cheese.
- Chill, then enjoy!
What to serve with dirty martini dip
Anything crispy and crunchy like kettle chips, pretzel crisps, crostinis (thinly sliced and toasted bread) and crackers make a great vessel for this dip!
Does martini dip contain alcohol?
No. There is no alcohol in this dip. (Unless you’re using olives marinated in vermouth.)
Tips
- Adjust the olives and/or blue cheese. Adding more olives/blue cheese will make “dirtier”. Start with a little of both and add more to taste. I ended up using a whole jar of olives and an entire container of blue cheese.
- Chill overnight. The flavor intensifies as it sits, so I love making this the night before I’m ready to serve.
How to store
Leftovers will last in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
– Jennifer
Dirty Martini Dip
This Dirty Martini Dip is packed with blue cheese and olives; all the flavors of the classic cocktail, but made into a creamy dip! Perfect for dipping chips, pretzels, crackers, or crostini!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Yield: 8 people
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional (depending on how salty your dipping vessels are)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped olives plus more to taste (I used 1 (10 oz) jar)*
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles plus more to taste (I used 1 (5 oz) container))
- Kettle chips, pretzel crisps, crackers, crostini, etc. for serving
Instructions
- Place sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, olive brine, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together (I like using a hand mixer) until combined and smooth.
- Stir in olives and blue cheese, then taste and add more olives/blue cheese/seasonings, if desired.
- Transfer to an airtight container, seal, and chill for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Serve with your choice of crunchy vessel and enjoy!
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STORING
Room Temp:2 Hours Max
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:N/A
Reheat:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*I used Mezzetta Super Colossal Spanish Queen Olives Pimiento Stuffed. Use the ones soaked in vermouth for a more classic flavor if you're not worried about alcohol. Nutritional information is using 1 cup olives and 1/2 cup blue cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Dirty Martini Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 large scoop)
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 53mg18%
Sodium 553mg24%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 691IU14%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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