What Is an up Martini?

Asking for a drink served “up” or “straight up” simply means that you want the drink shaken or stirred over ice, and then strained and served sans ice in a cocktail glass. Classic cocktails that are almost always served up include the Martini and the Daiquiri.

What is an up and dirty martini?

Dirty/extra dirty: a martini made with olive juice or brine and garnished with an olive. Bone-dry: a martini made with extremely little or no vermouth.

What does up mean in bartending terms?

This term typically describes an alcoholic beverage that is iced and is shaken or stirred. Before being served, the drink is strained, removed of its ice, and normally poured into a cocktail glass. Example: You want to order a neat whiskey but don't want it at room temperature.