Looking for a dip that's as bold and briny as your favorite cocktail? This Dirty Martini Dip is the ultimate party appetizer. Made with cream cheese, tangy blue cheese, and plenty of chopped green olives, it's briny, salty, and irresistible.
A splash of gin (or vodka if that's your style) gives it that signature martini kick. Don't worry, the spirts aren't overpowering; they simply add a smooth depth of flavor. Serve it over crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
"Great recipe! I had a few of my martini loving friends over and this was a big hit!I ate the leftovers by the spoonful..lol!"
★★★★★- Lisa
I row in our local Oars club, and my favorite part of rowing happens out of the water. Everyone brings an appetizer to share, and we eat, laugh, and hang out after. One evening, a friend and fellow "oar" showed up with a martini dip he discovered at the farmers market. (We both share a serious love for dirty martinis!) It disappeared in minutes...the briny olives and creamy cheese had everyone hooked.
I loved it so much, I started experimenting in the kitchen to create my own version. After a few tweaks, I landed with this recipe, and let me tell you; it's every bit as delicious and addictive! Lucky for you, I'm sharing! I hope you enjoy this "cocktail hour in a bowl!" Xoxo -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make this creamy dirty martini dip recipe.
- cream cheese
- blue cheese- You can substitute with gorgonzola cheese for a similar flavor. If your not a fan of blue cheese, simply leave it out and add an additional 4 ounces of cream cheese instead. You could also switch out the blue cheese for 4 ounces of sharp white cheddar.
- green olives- For best results, use Spanish Queen olives or Spanish Manzanilla olives. Avoid stuffed olive varieties (like garlic, jalapeno, or blue cheese) because it will alter the flavor of the olive dip.
- olive brine
- gin or vodka- I have taste tested this dip with both, and each works beautifully. Gin adds more of a punch that compliments the tanginess of the blue cheese. While vodka brings a smooth, subtle flavor. Neither spirit is overpowering, so use whichever you prefer-you can't go wrong with either.
- sour cream- You can substitute with ¼ cup of mayonnaise or full-fat plain Greek yogurt.
- garlic powder- Substitute with 3 minced garlic cloves.
- green onions- Substitute with chives or 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
Steps
Follow these simple steps to make the best martini dip!
- Coarsely chop green olives into small bits. Add to a small bowl.
- Pour gin or vodka over the green olives and soak for 30 minutes or more. (The longer the olives marinate, the stronger the alcohol flavor will be.)
- In a mixing bowl, use a electric hand mixer to mix cream cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, olive juice, garlic powder, and green onions. (You can also use a food processor. Be careful not to overprocess the olives and green onions.)
- Mix in the green onions and marinated olives with the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate the creamy dip in an airtight container 30 minutes or more to allow the flavors to develop-the longer the better!
Watch how to make
Can you make it without alcohol?
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the liquor. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice plus ½ teaspoon of lemon rind for a bright flavor punch.
Pairings to scoop, dip, or spread with olive dip
Scoop it, dip it, or spread it-enjoy your olive dip with these tasty pairings.
- crackers
- pretzels
- veggies
- bagels
- crostini
- Frito scoops
- pork rinds
- potato chips
Shake things up and let me know if you make this Dirty Martini Olive Dip! Drop a comment below-I'm dying to hear if it had you hooked too!
Also post your picture of your martini dip on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Dirty Martini Dip - A Cheesy, Briny Twist on Olive Dip
Equipment
- electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 5 ounces green olives
- 3 tablespoons gin or vodka
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive brine or olive juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Instructions
- Coarsely chop green olives into small bits. Add to a small bowl.5 ounces green olives
- Pour gin or vodka over the green olives and soak for 30 minutes or more. (The longer the olives marinate, the stronger the alcohol flavor will be.)3 tablespoons gin or vodka
- In a mixing bowl, use a electric hand mixer to mix cream cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, olive juice, and garlic powder. (You can also use a food processor.)8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces blue cheese, 3 tablespoons olive brine or olive juice, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Mix in the green onions and marinated olives with the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate the creamy dip in an airtight container 30 minutes or more to allow the flavors to develop-the longer the better!2 tablespoons green onions
Diane Harwell says
Can the green olives be stuffed with pimentos?
Katie Crenshaw says
Yes, you can absolutely use the the olives with stuffed pimentos. That is what I use.
Jen says
This is such a fun recipe! It was perfect for our football watch party. Everyone asked me to make it again.
Lisa Grant says
Great recipe! I had a few of my martini loving friends over and this was a big hit!I ate the leftovers by the spoonful..lol!