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Dirty vodka martini filled to the rim?

stephabef
stephabef Posts: 936 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Bartender friend of mine made me a dirty martini - only it was filled to the rim of the glass as opposed to a standard size serving. I'm having trouble with the calorie counts MFP has - 240 for 3 oz under one, and 160 for 6 oz under another, and the latter was confirmed by more people? That doesn't make any sense to me. What would you guys quick calorie count this as?

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  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Idk but I want a glass lol
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    Idk but I want a glass lol

    It's pretty delicious! But now that I'm starting to allow myself a few drinks now and then again, I want to be sure I'm accurate with the counts!! I went a month without drinking, but it's unrealistic as I like the occasional glass of wine or martini now and then.
  • lalalalyndsey
    lalalalyndsey Posts: 565
    I usually turn to livestrong when I can't decide which entry to use...

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/314869-calories-in-a-dirty-vodka-martini/

    ^ That says about 215 cals for 3oz of vodka and 1 1/2 oz of the other goods. I would just guesstimate a little over that... or just go with the 240 cal drink. Hope this helped a bit! :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,476 Member
    Ask the bartender how many ounces were poured. Martinis are just straight alcohol, right? With a splash of olive juice.

    Then go to the (vodka's) website and get the calories for one ounce of that vodka.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    A normal sized martini glass holds about 3.5-4oz and the newer larger ones hold 7.5-8 oz. If you watched him make the drink, you can add up the components. 1 jigger is 1.5 oz of vodka, there shouldn't be much vermouth, and then add your olives. Hope that helps!
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Depends on the glass. Mine at home can hold two of my martinis, so that would be 340 cals.

    Does it seem like there were two full drinks in that one glass?
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    A normal sized martini glass holds about 3.5-4oz and the newer larger ones hold 7.5-8 oz. If you watched him make the drink, you can add up the components. 1 jigger is 1.5 oz of vodka, there shouldn't be much vermouth, and then add your olives. Hope that helps!

    you don't put vermouth in a vodka martini...at least I wouldnt *shudders*
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Idk but I want a glass lol

    It's pretty delicious! But now that I'm starting to allow myself a few drinks now and then again, I want to be sure I'm accurate with the counts!! I went a month without drinking, but it's unrealistic as I like the occasional glass of wine or martini now and then.
    I understand sorry wish I could help
  • lovelee79
    lovelee79 Posts: 362
    1 oz of vodka is about 64 cals. So you need to figure out how many ounces your martini glass holds. Was it a traditional martini glass ? So maybe 4.5 oz vodka and 1.5 oz olives and olive juice ?

    I love a dirty martini mmmmmmmmmmm
  • Sugarchef
    Sugarchef Posts: 319 Member
    Ask the bartender how many ounces were poured. Martinis are just straight alcohol, right? With a splash of olive juice.

    Then go to the (vodka's) website and get the calories for one ounce of that vodka.

    That's what I do :):drinker:
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    It's about the same size as the one I use at my bar - a standard 6oz glass is my guess. I'm realizing now this is kind of a silly question without my knowing what pour count she used!! (I blame the tipsiness - clearly it was a decent amount of alcohol). Thanks for trying to help, guys! I'm going to estimate at 300 calories just to be safe.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    don't forget to say thank you
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    1 oz of vodka is about 64 cals. So you need to figure out how many ounces your martini glass holds. Was it a traditional martini glass ? So maybe 4.5 oz vodka and 1.5 oz olives and olive juice ?

    I love a dirty martini mmmmmmmmmmm

    Me, too! I'm a sucker for anything salty, ESPECIALLY in the colder months. Pho + a bloody mary is my downfall. And also means I have to seriously watch my sodium for the next week.
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    don't forget to say thank you

    I bartend as well, so I'm very aware of the protocol. She was QUITE thanked with the 50% tip I left ;)
  • lovelee79
    lovelee79 Posts: 362
    1 oz of vodka is about 64 cals. So you need to figure out how many ounces your martini glass holds. Was it a traditional martini glass ? So maybe 4.5 oz vodka and 1.5 oz olives and olive juice ?

    I love a dirty martini mmmmmmmmmmm

    Me, too! I'm a sucker for anything salty, ESPECIALLY in the colder months. Pho + a bloody mary is my downfall. And also means I have to seriously watch my sodium for the next week.

    ahhhhhhhh don't get me started on pho and bloody mary !! i love anything salty !! :drinker:
  • Meg2012
    Meg2012 Posts: 106 Member
    I had a Dirty Martini shot last night. Think of it like a mini-tini with an olive chaser. Very satisfying!
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