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Quick Dirty Martini Dip: Perfect Briny Appetizer for Holidays

Creamy, briny, and delightfully sophisticated, this Dirty Martini Dip transforms your favorite cocktail into a crowd-pleasing appetizer—perfect for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup green olives finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 –2 oz gin optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
  • Crackers crostini, or veggies, for serving

Method
 

  1. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or microwave in short bursts until spreadable.
  2. Finely chop green olives, reserving a few slices for garnish.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream; mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in chopped olives, olive brine, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional gin. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chives and olive slices.
  6. Serve immediately or chill 1–2 hours for flavors to meld. Enjoy with crackers, crostini, or veggies.

Notes

Taste before salting—olives and brine already add plenty of salt. Chill for best flavor, and avoid overmixing to keep texture light and creamy.