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Ranch Water, Meet Dirty Martini

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DATE POSTED:June 30, 2026
A photo of a glass of dirty ranch water with a jalapeño and lime garnish and Tajín on the rim.I’ve never encountered a savory cocktail I didn’t love. My default steakhouse order is a gin martini, very slightly dirty, with plain olives. (Get out of here with your blue cheese–stuffed olives!) But it doesn’t stop there: I’m always game for a Bloody Mary, a michelada, or a salty dog. Bring on anything bright and tangy, briny, or spicy.The martini, although as classic a cocktail as can be, occasionally makes a resurgence in popular culture. In the last couple of years, Gen Z drinkers on TikTok have brought it to the forefront once again, with “filthy” versions and espresso variations taking hold. Personally, I’m still waiting for the kids to discover Mexican martinis.But in the summer, I don’t want something with quite that much booze.…

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