Dirty Martini Dip From NYC’s Chelsea Living Room

Name: Dirty Martini Dip
Prep time: 1 d 1 h
Total time: 1 d 1 h
Ingredients: 1 lb cream cheese; 8 oz blue cheese; 4 oz sour cream; 1/4 cup green olive brine; 1 cup gin; 1 cup green olive brine; 1 cup Olive oil; 1 qt green olives with pimento

This creamy dip mirrors the flavors of the classic dirty martini for the ultimate (adult) party snack that doubles as a conversation piece.

By Morgan Hines

9:39 AM EDT on June 25, 2024

How many forms can a dirty martini take?

Well, there’s been pizza, pasta, and, of course, the classic liquid. But one manner of dirty martini-ing that is surely underrated is dirty martini dip — and no one makes it quite like Chelsea Living Room, the romantic Manhattan restaurant and cocktail lounge with a menu of elevated snacks, burgers and steaks, and caviar service—as well as a "Caviar spaghetti to share."

Creamy, full of flavor and almost eerily similar to its sippable cousin, dirty martini dip would be a great add to any dinner party or picnic spread. Made with gin, olive brine, cream cheese, and olives, it’s served with a warm baguette and is great with cut vegetables but would be equally as tasty with crackers.

“We try to capture the spirit of Old World charm [with] new age creativity,” says Chelsea Living Room owner Dylan Grace, who adds that the restaurant aims to create a classic, comfortable environment with a playful twist. “Think of our ‘dirty martini dip’ as the start of a memorable night, meant to spark conversation and make people smile.”

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If you’re interested in trying it at home, Chef Carl Alioto of Chelsea Living Room has shared the recipe with Appetito. It's not complicated, though you'll want to plan ahead, as the olive topping requires a minimum 24-hour soak before serving.