Olive-Infused Kalamata Martini
A Mediterranean-inspired martini that highlights the rich, briny flavors of Kalamata olives, balanced with smooth gin and a touch of dry vermouth. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, Kalamata 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
- 0.25 oz Kalamata olive brine
- 2 whole Kalamata olives
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill thoroughly. Pour in 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.25 oz Kalamata olive brine.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without clouding the mixture.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer to ensure smooth texture.
- Step 4: Skewer 2 Kalamata olives on a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim as garnish.
