Creamy No-Cook Dirty Martini Dip
Prepare this creamy, briny dip that captures the flavor of a dirty martini. It requires no cooking and is ready fast, making it perfect for parties and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup chopped green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup olive brine
- 2 ounces gin or vodka (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra chopped olives and olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, chopped olives, olive brine, and optional liquor into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Taste the dip and adjust salt or brine if you desire a stronger flavor.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish the top with extra chopped olives and a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve cold with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, omit the gin or vodka and add one extra tablespoon of olive brine for flavor.
- You can make this dip up to 2 days ahead of time; keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve this dip in a large martini glass for a presentation that matches the theme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 75