Dirty Redbird Martini (Cardinals Cocktail)

By Becky Hardin

Published Apr 22, 2016

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A Dirty Martini meets a Bloody Mary in this bold, savory mashup. This Dirty Redbird Martini—my signature Cardinals cocktail—is briny, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy, with layers of flavor that keep every sip interesting. It’s a fun, unexpected twist on two classics and the perfect drink to mix up when you’re cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals or hosting a game day get-together.

Easy Dirty Redbird Martini

I live in a house divided. I grew up in KC and you guys know I talk about the Royals pretty much non-stop. My blood is blue, BUT…I live in St. Louis. I’m married to a die-hard Cardinals fan. Pat loves the Cardinals as much as I love the Royals, and he should! STL is maybe the best baseball town in America, and the Cardinals are quite the team to love. Up until last year, the jealousy that he got to cheer for the Cards consumed me at times.

My tribute to the Cardinals is this Cardinals cocktail that combines the flavors of a dirty martini with those of a Bloody Mary. This cocktail hits all the spicy, salty, and savory notes with a slightly alcoholic bite. If you’re looking for something with a little less kick, go easy on the hot sauce or eliminate it.

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Dirty Redbird Martini (Cardinals Cocktail)

4.50 from 4 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Dirty Redbird Martini (my special Cardinals Cocktail) is a combination of a dirty martini and Bloody Mary. It's the perfect cocktail recipe for supporting the St. Louis Cardinals! 

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ ½ cup Pearl Vodka
• ▢ 1 cup tomato juice chilled
• ▢ ¼ cup olive juice
• ▢ 2½ tbsp lemon juice
• ▢ 2 tsp onion salt
• ▢ ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ ½ tsp hot sauce
• ▢ ¼ tsp celery salt
• ▢ olives for garnish

Instructions 

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake to fully combine.
  ½ cup Pearl Vodka, 1 cup tomato juice, ¼ cup olive juice, 2½ tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp onion salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp hot sauce, ¼ tsp celery salt
• Pour into martini glasses and garnish with olives.
  olives for garnish
• Enjoy!

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSodium: 1356mgPotassium: 172mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 15.5mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make a Dirty Redbird Martini Step by Step

Combine the ingredients: Combine ½ cup Pearl Vodka, 1 cup tomato juice, ¼ cup olive juice, 2½ tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp onion salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp hot sauce, and ¼ tsp celery salt in a shaker and shake to combine.

Transfer to glasses: Pour into martini glasses and garnish with olives.

Serve: Serve the martinis and enjoy.

How to Store

These martinis are best enjoyed right away, but if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a shake before consuming again.

Serving Suggestions

When I make this martini for game day, I like to have lots of snacking options on hand. These taco cups are a fun way for everyone to add their favorite toppings. If I keep the Mexican theme, I’ll make a batch of this rich, creamy homemade white queso, and these to-die-for trash can nachos always go over well.

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