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.
We LOVE making and sharing mocktails! Whether they are holiday themed like with our Valentines mocktails, Halloween mocktails, Thanksgiving mocktails and Christmas mocktails, or a simple and delicious soft cocktail like our non-alcoholic Prosecco drink with pomegranates and cranberries, everyone can join in for a tasty and alcohol free cheers!
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!
Yeah, like the stuff you cook potatoes in to make our gluten-free mashed potatoes! Crazy right?
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.
Even without the traditional alcohol, this drink is just as refreshing as our virgin margarita and non-alcoholic pina colada.
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 or gluten-free mashed potatoes!
- 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
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
A bartender told me that in a martini you use 1 or 3 olives, or onions in the case of a Gibson. He said, “NEVER use 2”. Apparently, 2 olives is not good luck.
So, use 1 or 3 olives.
Cheers!
Haha, ok that is a great suggestion thanks! 🙂
Thanks, Chandice – I just prepared a dirty martini mocktail according to your recipe and I like it. Great idea!
Thank you so much, I love hearing from you wonderful readers! It is one of my favorites and I am so glad you loved it as much as I do!
Such a great mocktail idea!!!
Thank you, it is one of our favorites!
I never would have thought to use potato water! I love having a non-alcholic option that is just as fun and tastes great. Thank you!
Thanks Jess, so glad it was a success for you! We love it also 🙂
Do Russet potatoes need to be used, or would other varieties work?
I think any would work just fine.
Do Russet potatoes have to be used or could you use other varieties?
I think any variety would work.
Great potato and olive soup recipe! Served this as an appetiser and it was a big hit!
Super fun to have so many non-alcoholic drink options! Thanks for sharing!!
This is genius! So good to know there is a way to make this non-alcoholic!
Have you tasted it though before declaring it genius? I’m not a huge fan of dirtying my martinis and prefer gin over vodka it has to be said but even diverting to a vodka version I’m struggling to see how cold potato water is going to have the same complexity or interest as a mixture of Belvedere with a hint of Noilly Prat Extra Dry?
As mentioned in the post, nothing will replace the complexity of real vodka. But for a non-alcoholic option, this is much better and closer to the real deal than club soda…