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GIve the classic martini an update- this Mediterranean martini features a twist on the classic garnish with a burst of citrus flavor.
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Mediterranean Martini

The classic gin martini gets a bit of a twist with preserved lemon stuffed Castelvetrano olives.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • Martini
  • Preserved lemon Olives
  • 24 Castelverano olives
  • 1 large preserved lemon
  • Martini
  • 2 oz. white vermouth Dolin recommended
  • 1 oz. dry gin Sipsmith recommended
  • 2 dashes Regan's Orange bitters

Instructions

  • For the olives:
  • Remove the flesh from the preserved lemon. Cut the lemon into thin strips. cut the lemon strips into ½ inch pieces. Carefully place the preserved lemon pieces into the olives. Store the olves in brine.
  • For the martini:
  • Chill a martini glass. In a mixing glass, add the vermouth, gin and orange bitters. Add 6 - 8 ice cubes. Stir for 30 -45 seconds. Strain into the chilled martini glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1496mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 57.3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.1mg