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Martini Olives
Holiday 2023
These olives are the flavour bombs that a Martini needs! Soaked in gin and vermouth, they also carry the essence of citrus and botanicals. Spanish queen olives are arguably the best suited, but adding a variety of olives to the mix (or even a few pickled cocktail onions, for Gibson lovers) makes this cocktail accompaniment even more versatile.
Makes 1 cup (250 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) or 5 oz (140 g) mixed brined whole pitted olives, drained
2 pieces lemon peel with white pith trimmed off,
2 inches (5 cm) long
3 oz gin
1/2 oz dry white vermouth
1. Add olives and lemon peel to a 1-cup (250‑mL) airtight jar.
2. Combine the gin and vermouth in a small measuring cup, stir and pour over the olives.
3. Seal the jar and marinate in the fridge for 4 days. Marinated olives keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Makes 1 cup (250 mL)
GIFTING TIP Package in a decorative glass jar and pair with fancy cocktail picks and/or some V-shaped glasses to complete a Martini gift set. Tag the jars with instructions to add three soaked olives to a cocktail pick to garnish each drink, with an option to add some of the soaking liquid from the jar into the drink, for a twist on the Dirty Martini.
