Creamy No-Cook Dirty Martini Dip Recipe
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 requires no cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 4 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1/2 cup olive brine (from the olive jar)
- 2 ounces gin (optional, for authentic flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra chopped olives and olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, chopped olives, olive brine, gin (if using), and garlic powder into a large mixing bowl.
- 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 add salt and pepper as needed. Remember the olives and brine add significant saltiness.
- Transfer the dip to your serving dish. For the best flavor, cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish the top with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of extra chopped olives.
- Serve your **briny olive appetizer** with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This **no cook dip recipe** is excellent for making ahead. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and keep it chilled.
- If you skip the gin, you still get the classic martini flavor from the brine, making it a great **cocktail inspired dip** alternative.
- For an extra savory snack for game day, try serving this with bagel chips or pretzel crisps.
- If you prefer a smoother texture without chunks of blue cheese, use a food processor to blend the ingredients until completely smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 55