Gin-Marinated Olive Martini

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   Combine gin and vermouth in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.

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   Cover and shake until chilled.

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   Strain into a martini glass and add the olives.

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   Enjoy!

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   1 cup colossal size, pimiento-stuffed green olives

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   1/4 cup gin

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   1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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   5 (1/4-inch wide) strips lemon peel, each about 3-inches long

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   Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive dish and cover tightly.

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    Allow olives to marinate at least 2 to 3 hours or up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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    (If you are only marinating them for a few hours, leave the olives in the marinade at room temperature.)

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    Note: These olives are great in martinis and also double as a quick party hors d'oeuvre.

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    If you plan on using them exclusively as an hors d'oeuvre, drizzle a little extra-virgin olive

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