Smoked Olive Vodka Martini
A smoky twist on the classic Vodka Martini, featuring smoked olive brine and a trio of stuffed olives for garnish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Smoked olive brine, Ice cubes 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 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Smoked olive brine
- as needed Ice cubes
- 3 pieces Trio of stuffed olives
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour 2 oz vodka and 1/2 oz smoked olive brine into the glass.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Skewer three stuffed olives (such as blue cheese, pimento, and garlic) on a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with a small bowl of Marcona almonds on the side for a complementary salty snack.









