Description
Whip up this creamy, briny Dirty Martini Dip for your next gathering. This easy party dip captures the bold flavor of the classic cocktail using blue cheese and olive brine, and it requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely chopped green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup olive brine (from the olive jar)
- 2 ounces gin (optional, for authentic kick)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced green olives and olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and sour cream. Mix until the base is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the finely chopped green olives, olive brine, garlic powder, and optional gin until everything is well incorporated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking. Remember the brine is salty.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is key for a great savory snack for game day.
- Before serving, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish the top with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of extra diced olives.
- Serve your cocktail inspired dip with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- You can make this dip ahead of time; it tastes even better the next day.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin. The olive brine provides plenty of martini flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use a hand mixer to blend the cheeses until completely smooth before adding the olives and brine.
- This recipe is a fantastic appetizer for holidays or entertaining dip recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 60