This non-alcoholic vodka and dirty martini mocktail recipe is sure to please any palate. There are only three ingredients and a few simple steps to make this soft cocktail come together.
I have been wanting to come up with a non-alcoholic vodka option since I first started making mocktails. I tend to lean towards more savory dishes and drinks.
That’s why even with my sweet drinks, I like to add some savory aspect like we did with our strawberry basil margarita mocktail or our grapefruit mocktail with rosemary and honey. So a dirty martini without the alcohol with all it’s delicious, salty flavors is just what I’ve been craving!
So what is a non-alcoholic substitute for vodka?
I’ve seen people use club soda as a non-alcoholic vodka substitute but this just pains me. It has none of the qualities of vodka.
Vodka is traditionally made from potato, so wouldn’t it make sense to head in that direction when thinking of a good alternative? I recently asked a bartender what he would suggest and you know what he said? He recommended potato water!
I was so intrigued by his idea that I had to get in the kitchen to give it a try. I will be the first to admit that any non-alcoholic vodka doesn’t have the burn of it’s traditional spirit counterpart.
It is a great base though when it comes to flavor. It’s also SO much cheaper than any non-alcoholic vodka that you can purchase.
Speaking of, is there an alcohol free gin?
Finding a non-alcoholic gin can be tough but it’s not impossible. I really do love Caleno non-alcoholic gin that I was gifted (but I’d buy it again and again) because it is so clean and tastes great!
We use it in our non-alcoholic gin and tonic and always keep it on hand.
How to make a non-alcoholic vodka and dirty martini
- Start by cubing four clean, scrubbed russet potatoes
Pro Tip: Larger pieces of potato are totally fine for this, about 1″
- Put the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water by about 1″ and boil until potatoes are fork tender
- Drain the water into a glass container and allow to cool to room temperature
Pro Tip: Mash your potatoes and make them into a great martini mashed potato bar!
- Pour 3 ounces of potato water (or non-alcoholic vodka) into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice
- Add 1.5 ounces green olive juice
- Add the lid and shake until the outside gets cold and frosted
- Pour in a martini glass over 2 green olives
Pro Tip: Store your non-alcoholic vodka in the refrigerator for up to one week
This soft cocktail is perfect for your next friends mocktail party like this one from my friend Marnie Rae. She also makes a killer pickled beet Bloody Mary that would be a great companion to our non-alcoholic vodka dirty martini.
For a sweeter (but not too sweet) accompaniment, our lavender lemonade and limeade are always a hit!
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Non-Alcoholic Vodka and Dirty Martini Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces potato water
- 1.5 ounces green olive juice
- 4 large stuffed green olives
Instructions
- Start by cubing four clean, scrubbed russet potatoes
- Put the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water by about 1" and boil until potatoes are fork tender
- Drain the water into a glass container and allow to cool to room temperature
- Pour 3 ounces of potato water (or non-alcoholic vodka) into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice
- Add 1.5 ounces green olive juice
- Add the lid and shake until the outside gets cold and frosted
- Pour in a martini glass over 2 green olives
This is genius! So good to know there is a way to make this non-alcoholic!