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Three-Olive Martinis

3.8

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Keep the glasses and a pitcher of the vodka in the freezer (for at least six hours before the party) so that you can provide instant gratification to each arriving guest. A medicine dropper is a great vermouth dispenser.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 12

Ingredients

36 pitted large brine-cured green olives, chilled
12 short swizzle sticks or toothpicks
6 cups ice-cold vodka
Dry vermouth

Preparation

  1. Skewer 3 olives on each swizzle stick. Divide vodka among 12 chilled Martini glasses. Add 3 drops vermouth to each glass. Stir each with olive skewer; serve.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMartiniVermouthVodkaAmericanOliveDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit
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