Golden Olive Cocktail with Cucumber Foam
A refreshing twist on the classic martini, featuring a briny olive garnish and a light cucumber foam. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, olives for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 4, stoned olives
- 1/2 cup, grated cucumber
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp simple syrup
- 6 ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, vermouth, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Add ice cubes and shake until chilled (15 seconds).
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 2 olives and a lemon twist.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix cucumber and lemon juice. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to gently whip the mixture until foamy. Spoon foam over the drink.
