Shaken Olive Grove Martini
A crisp, briny martini that highlights the rich flavor of Kalamata olives with a smooth gin base and a hint of herbal freshness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, 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 180 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
- 0.5 oz olive brine
- 2 (for garnish) Kalamata olive
- 1 (for garnish) fresh rosemary sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz olive brine.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 3: Thread two Kalamata olives onto a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim of the glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils of a fresh rosemary sprig over the drink by gently clapping it between your hands, then place it as garnish alongside the olives.






