Everyone knows oil and water don't mix. However, what happens when you combine a high quality oilive oil with either vodka or gin, shake it vigorously, let it sit for a while and freeze it?
You'll see what "fat washing" does to improve the smoothness of a martini!
Prep Time
5=10 minutes
Resting Time
5-12 hours plus 12 more in freezer
Total Time
Make the day before
Serves
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 full 750ml bottle of a good quality vodka (like Grey Goose) or gin (like Tangueray)
- one-half cup of high-quality extra Virgin Olive Oil
- three-quarters cup of dry vermouth
- 16 dashes Orange Bitters
- one-quarter cup of filtered water
- a few pinches of sea salt
- Castelvetrano olives or whatever olives you favor
Directions
- In a large jar with a good cover, combine th bottle of Gin or Vidka and the Extra Virgin Oive Oil.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Let it sit on the counter anywhere from 5 hours to overight, them place the ar i the freezer for at least 12 hours.
- When you remove it from the freezer, scoop out the oil from the top and pour the liquide through a straner and coffe filter into a clean bottle.
- To make a batch that serves roughly 8 guiest, combine the vermouth, orange bitters, the water and salt.
- Seal the bottle and keep it in the freezer until cocktail time.
- Pour directly into pre-chilled martini glasses and garnish with a pick of olives and a small drop of fresh oive oil on top. No need to shake or measure, just pour!
What to serve with it
- Whipped Ricotta with honey and pistachios
- Prosciutto wrapped Melon or Fig skewers
- Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs
- Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Planning to invite guest to a Cocktail Get-Together?
See the full menu, table-setting ideas and make-ahead schedule in Planning for Cocktails Get-together.
From Salt, Sun & Supper
For more recipe ideas, check out Salt, Sun & Supper: Coastal Recipes and the Art of Gathering.