Creamy 15-Minute Dirty Martini Dip
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Whip up this creamy, briny appetizer inspired by the classic dirty martini. It comes together fast and is perfect for parties or game days.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz blue cheese, crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup olive brine
- 2 oz gin (optional, for authentic flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for garnish
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and sour cream. Mix until the base is smooth.
- Stir in the chopped green olives, olive brine, optional gin, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- Season the dip with salt and pepper to your preference. Taste and adjust brine or seasoning as needed for the desired level of saltiness.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish or a martini glass for presentation.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish the top with reserved blue cheese crumbles and a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve cold with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This dip is great for make-ahead entertaining; prepare it a day in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you skip the gin, you can still achieve a great flavor profile using only the brine.
- For a lighter option, consider substituting some sour cream with Greek yogurt, though the texture will change slightly.
- If you are looking for alternatives to making dips from scratch, check out the best meal delivery services for easy options.
- See more great recipes like this on our Pinterest account.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 55