Name: Three-Olive Martinis
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

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

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.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Martini Vermouth Vodka American Olive Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

Bicycle Bandit

A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.

Hugo Spritz

With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.

Sea Breeze

Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.

Frozen Espresso Martini With Spiked Whipped Cream

This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.

Paloma Slushy

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

Tomato Martini

Sweet, savory, and way too easy to drink.

Beergarita

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping in a single pitcher, combining the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer.

Spicy Mango Margarita

Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.