There are cocktails you sip because they feel fancy, and then there are cocktails you sip because they’re downright unapologetic. Enter: the dirty martini—filthy in my house, because we don’t skimp on that olive brine. This drink is bracing, briny, and just the right amount of indulgent. It’s also ridiculously simple. No vermouth here, no elaborate techniques—just good vodka, salty olive juice, and buttery Castelvetrano olives to snack on while you sip. It’s the kind of cocktail that feels like a reward after a long week, and once you nail your perfect ratio, you’ll never waste your time ordering one out again.