Gin Marinated Olives

Elevate your appetizer game with these Gin Marinated Olives, a quick and elegant recipe perfect for entertaining or indulging in a flavorful snack. This 10-minute dish combines green and black olives with the aromatic essence of gin, infused with fresh rosemary, thyme, zesty citrus, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. The olives are marinated in a luscious blend of gin and extra virgin olive oil, soaking up layers of vibrant flavors as they rest. Ideal for make-ahead entertaining, these marinated olives are best served at room temperature, making them an effortless yet sophisticated addition to your next charcuterie board or cocktail party spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed olives (green and black, pitted or unpitted)
• 0.25 cups Gin
• 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 sprig Fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 clove Garlic, thinly sliced
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olives, orange zest, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, and sliced garlic.

Step 2

Add the crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper to the bowl, and mix to coat the olives evenly.

Step 3

Pour in the gin and olive oil, then gently toss to ensure the olives are well-coated with the marinade.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a clean, sealable jar or airtight container.

Step 5

Refrigerate the olives for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, allow the olives to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Step 7

Serve the marinated olives in a small dish, discarding the rosemary sprig, thyme sprigs, and garlic slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(616.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1268.8

Total Fat 119.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3630.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 3.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 347.8mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 229.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.8%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 11.9%