When updating the cocktail olive,theaffinity for a classic Martini: a nice splash of Dry Vermouth, and the punch of juniper & coriander that we associate with a great Dry Gin. Theolives, grown in California, share that same flavor profile; they are a hearty olive, unstuffed, with a flavorful brine that you並_ll no doubt find a suitable use for.

These olives are the ideal companion to that classic cocktail, as well as a Bloody Mary 並_並_並_ or, as the Italians do it, with a nice Spritz. You might even find them good enough to eat straight from the jar.

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