Tin can of Barnea olive oil 0.25 liter Sindyanna Galilee

Drink Serving Recommendations

Adding olive oil to cocktails is a growing trend that combines rich and unexpected flavors with a touch of Mediterranean elegance. Here are several ways and techniques for using olive oil in drinks:

Recommended Cocktails with Olive Oil:

Olive Oil Martini

• Ingredients: 60 ml gin, 10 ml dry vermouth, 2 drops of olive oil.
• Preparation method: Mix gin and vermouth with ice. Strain into a martini glass and drop olive oil on top.

Mediterranean Negroni

• Ingredients: 30 ml gin, 30 ml red vermouth, 30 ml Campari, 1 drop of olive oil.
• Preparation method: Mix the ingredients with ice, add a drop of olive oil, and garnish with an orange slice.

Gin and Tonic with a Hint of Olive

• Ingredients: 50 ml gin, 150 ml tonic water, 1 drop of olive oil, a green olive for garnish.
• Preparation method: Pour gin and tonic into a glass with ice. Drop olive oil and garnish with an olive.

Other Ways to Add Olive Oil to Drinks and Cocktails:

1. Garnishing with Olive Oil

• How? Gently drip a little olive oil onto a large ice cube or on the surface of the drink.
• Why does it work? The oil enhances the aesthetics of the drink and releases aromas with each sip.

2. Direct Addition - A Careful Drop

• How? Add one or two drops of high-quality olive oil to ready-made cocktails like martini or negroni.
• Why does it work? Olive oil creates a thin layer that enriches the flavor and gives the drink a smooth texture, adding herbal and floral aromas.

3. Shaking with Ice

• How? In a shaker, mix the cocktail ingredients with ice and one drop of olive oil. Shake well until the oil is evenly distributed.
• Why does it work? Shaking helps the olive oil blend gently with other liquids and improve the cocktail's texture.

4. Olive Oil Emulsion

• How? Infuse olive oil with other ingredients, such as herbs (rosemary, thyme) or black pepper. Use this flavored liquid to prepare the cocktail.
• Why does it work? This method allows for a more subtle and varied integration of the olive oil flavor into the cocktail.

5. Creating an Olive Oil Syrup

• How? Mix a small amount of olive oil with honey or simple sugar syrup (sugar dissolved in water). Add to cocktails to combine sweetness and the taste of olive oil.
• Why does it work? This combination gives cocktails a deep, sweet-herbal flavor.