3 cocktails with EVOO that will turn your aperitif into a gourmet experience
In Spain we know a good summer starts around a table. And this year, the ingredient surprising top bartenders isn’t a spirit... it’s extra virgin olive oil.
Its silky texture, green aromas and Mediterranean character elevate any mixed drink. Here are
three easy recipes to enjoy a different aperitif this summer.
Olive Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 50 ml vodka
- 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
- 20 ml coffee liqueur
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Ice
Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker for 20 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and finish with three coffee beans and a few drops of EVOO.
The result: an incredibly silky texture that softens the bitterness of the coffee.
Gin & Oil with rosemary and lemon
Ingredients
- 50 ml dry gin
- Premium tonic water
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Fill a glass with ice. Add the gin, top with tonic, add the lemon and rosemary, and finish with a few drops of olive oil.
The result: a gin & tonic that’s more aromatic, fresh and surprisingly elegant.
Mediterranean Bloody Mary
Ingredients
- 50 ml vodka
- 100 ml tomato juice
- 10 ml lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 2 drops of Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon EVOO infused with basil (or EVOO and a few fresh basil leaves)
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients with ice and serve in a tall glass. Garnish with celery, olives or a pickle.
The result: a rounder, fresher Bloody Mary with an unmistakable Mediterranean touch.
The bartenders’ little secret
To ensure the oil integrates perfectly, shake the cocktail vigorously with ice or add a few drops at the end as an aromatic finish. Always use a
top-quality extra virgin olive oil: it will make a difference in aroma and flavor.
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AUTHOR: Israel Romero, CEO of Made in Spain Gourmet.