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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Warm Olives with Citrus and a Splash of Gin

    Published: Sep 24, 2016 · Modified: Jul 10, 2021 by Philip + Mystique · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These warm olives with citrus peels, garlic and rosemary elevates this traditional tapas dish with botanical notes of juniper, marrying the rosemary and citrus.

    Have you heard of the olive theory? It's from an episode of How I Met Your Mother, based on the newly engaged Marshall and Lilly; Marshall hates olives and Lilly loves olives, and it's their perfect balance of opposites attract that makes them a great couple.

    Close up image of Warm Olives with Citrus and Gin in a bowl, on charcuterie board with parmesan cheese, salami, an orange, and gin bottle

    When I first met Philip he didn't like olives – not on a cheeseboard, not in puttanesca and definitely not by themselves, where I could eat an entire jar of olives and still have room for another half jar. But as our relationship grew Philip's test grew and he eventually came to love the salty, savoury, with the texture of a pickled vegetable, olive.

    While there's nothing easier than a bowl of olives, there's also nothing more delicious than a bowl of olives and a glass of wine. But with a little more effort, a few cloves of garlic and a splash of gin, you can transform this simple appetizer into the star on any mezze board or cheeseboard with this simple Warm Olives with Citrus and a Splash of Gin recipe c/o Heartbeat Kitchen via Snixy's Kitchen.

    Philips zesting an orange over a pot of olive oil, peppercorns, garlic, and rosemary and Philip dumping olives into pot with olive oil.

    Tip: Pay close attention to the heat of the olives. Over-heating them will result in the bitter notes taking the forefront, making the dish sharp and pungent.

    Close up of warm olives in a bowl

    Flat lay image of ingredients for warm olives with citrus and gin and finished image of olives on a charcuterie board with a bottle of gin

    A quick 20 minute stove top recipe, these warm olives with citrus peels, garlic and rosemary elevates this traditional tapas dish with botanical notes of juniper, marrying the rosemary and citrus. Instead of using one specific type of olive, we hit the olive bar at our local market and gathered a few different sizes, shapes and colours, each taking on the flavours of gin in different ways.

    What we love most about this recipe is the illusion to you guests that you slaved all day in the kitchen or travelled all the way to the Mediterranean to for these warm olives. Find Snixy Kitchen's Warm Olive recipe here.

    Bon appetit,

    Chef Sous Chef

    A small charcuterie board with warm olives, cheese, salami, orange and a bottle of gin

    Warm Olives with Citrus and a Splash of Gin

    Chef Sous Chef
    The perfect addition to any party platter, these Warm Olives with Citrus and Gin are an explosion of flavour for your palette. Enjoy with cheese, pasta, salad or by themselves.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup high quality olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic cut in half vertically
    • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon peel thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon orange peel thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
    • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
    • 1 oz gin
    • 2 cups mixed olives

    Instructions
     

    • No. 1 | Add olive oil and garlic into a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Once the ingredients begin to heat up and bubble, stir in the citrus peels, peppercorns and rosemary and heat for two minutes.
    • No. 2 | Add the gin, orange juice and olives and stir to coat. Lower the heat and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes, until olives are heated through. Turn off the heat, and allow to cool slightly, 5-10 minutes.
    • No. 3 | Serve on a cheese board, mezze board, and just eat them by themselves.
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    1. Jennifer says

      January 11, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      I absolutely love this recipe. Such a great way to change up the typical olive flavour and eating them warm is so comforting!5 stars

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