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Aristaeus Martini
Named for the Greek god of cheesemaking and olive growing,
the Aristaeus cocktail shakes umami feta brine with vodka and
olive oil for depth of flavor. After opening a package of feta,
refrigerate brine in a mason jar. Use it to marinate poultry,
add to salad dressings, or to "dirty" your favorite martini.
Makes 1 cocktail
2 to 3 Castelvetrano olives, pits removed
2 to 3 small pieces feta cheese
4 ounces vodka
½ ounce dry vermouth
½ ounce strained feta cheese brine
2 mint leaves
1 piece lemon peel
4 to 5 drops extra virgin olive oil
Stuff olives with feta and arrange them on a cocktail
skewer or long toothpick. Set aside.
Add ice cubes to a large metal shaker, then add
vodka, vermouth, and strained feta brine.
Rub mint leaves between your fingers to release their
natural oils and add to shaker.
Briskly stir with cocktail or other long-handled
spoon for 30 seconds.
Rub lemon peel inside of a chilled martini glass and
strain shaker contents into the glass.
Add a few drops of olive oil, and garnish with olive
skewer on the rim of the glass.
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