Mediterranean Dolma Gin Martini
A dry gin martini with a Mediterranean twist, using fresh herb infusion and a lemon-olive brine rinse inspired by dolma flavors. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, lemon-olive brine 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 160 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
- 2.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz lemon-olive brine
- 1 fresh dill sprig
- 1 strip lemon peel
- 1 green olive
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pour 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 1/4 oz lemon-olive brine into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils from 1 strip of lemon peel over the surface by twisting it, then rim the glass with the peel before dropping it in.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering 1 green olive with a cocktail pick and resting it in the glass alongside a fresh dill sprig placed upright against the rim.







