Velvet Olive Martini
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Velvet Olive Martini

Silky, savory and unexpectedly decadent, with a soft cocoa finish.

Simple · 3 min

A playful martini variation that brings together Empirical Olive, gin, manzanilla sherry and crème de cacao for a rich, layered cocktail. Savory depth meets restrained sweetness, with a chocolate-dipped olive adding an unexpected finishing touch.

Ingredients

Units
  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz Empirical Olive
  • ½ oz manzanilla sherry (or Cocchi)
  • ½ oz crème de cacao
  • Garnish: Chocolate-Dipped Olive

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora coupe.
  4. Garnish with a chocolate-dipped olive.

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