Olive Oil-Washed Martini

Name: Olive Oil-Washed Martini
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Mark Bystrom for Forequarter, Madison, Wisconsin
(Note: This restaurant has permanently closed.)

Photo: Emily Julka

June 23, 2014

This spin on a classic Martini uses an olive oil wash to lend extra richness to the drink.

Ingredients

2 oz. oil-washed vodka
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
dash orange bitters

Tools:mixing glass, barspoon
Glass:cocktail
Garnish:pickled carrot (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish if desired.
Oil-Washed VodkaCombine 250 ml of vodka and 45 ml. of high-quality extra virgin olive oil in a freezer-safe container and let sit at room temperature for 5 days to infuse. Place the container in the freezer. Once the oil has solidified, scrape it away and discard.