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Originally posted by ltl/fb
best olives for a martini, for someone who likes olive-laden martinis. This is for a gift. The person prefers their martinis made with vodka, not gin. Yes, I realize this is a travesty to many. However, as this is a gift to a person sorely in need of an alcoholic gift, I feel it is not the time to try to show him the error of his ways. No, I am not going to switch the gift to scotch to avoid the issue.
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If this person like their martinis on the dry side, but not completely without vermouth, there is a brand of olives which come steeped in vermouth. I forget the exact name, but it's a personal name, kind of Jewish sounding. They have them at Williams-Sonoma, but you can also frequently find them at your ordinary grocery store.
More generally, almost any Queen olive, stuffed with whatever you choose, is best. I particularly like a brand called Holsum.
I hope your gift is intended to be a small token. Unless you're planning on buying your friend a case of them, olives aren't terribly expensive.
