Martinied Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with "Martinied Olives," a sophisticated and flavor-packed twist on a classic snack. This recipe combines the luxurious essence of a martini with an aromatic olive medley, soaked in a vibrant marinade of dry vermouth, gin, citrus zests, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper. A touch of crushed garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil tie it all together, infusing the olives with a rich, herbaceous depth of flavor. Perfect for cocktail parties or as an elegant addition to a charcuterie board, these marinated olives require just 10 minutes of prep and a few hours of refrigeration to develop their bold and complex taste. Serve them at room temperature to let their savory notes truly shine, and watch them become the star of your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed green and black olives
- 2 tablespoons Dry vermouth
- 1 tablespoon Gin
- 1 strip Lemon zest
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 1 whole Garlic clove, crushed
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Drain any brine or liquid from the olives and rinse them under cool water. Pat the olives dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry vermouth, gin, lemon zest, orange zest, crushed garlic clove, rosemary, thyme, and cracked black pepper.
3. Add the olives to the bowl and toss them gently to coat evenly with the marinade.
4. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the olives and toss again to ensure an even coating.
5. Transfer the olives and marinade to an airtight container or a glass jar. Seal the container and let the olives marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for the flavors to meld.
6. Before serving, let the olives sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the olive oil to soften and the flavors to bloom.
7. Serve the martinied olives in a decorative bowl, pairing them with cocktail picks or toothpicks for easy snacking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3632 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
