Deep Fried Olive Martini Appetizer

My favorite Cocktail is a Dirty Martini, Straight Up or On The Rocks. I only drink clear alcohol cocktails....... Vodka, Gin, Tequila. I also drink Red Wine.

I recently read about a Rooftop Bar in London serving Warmed Gin Cocktails served with a Deep Fried Olive sitting on the Martini Glass. Of course I'd ask for 2!

See NOTE first about preparing the Olives Overnight!

Here's what you'll need:

Martini Glasses for presentation.

A Large Jar with a Lid.

A Cast Iron Dutch Oven or Heavy Deep Skillet for Deep Frying. If you have a Deep Fryer, that's perfect.

NOTE:

Transfer the Olives and Juice to the Large Jar.

Add:

Vodka

Vermouth

Cover and Refrigerate Overnight.

A Jar of Mezzetta Martini Olives with Juice.

3 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Dry Vermouth

1 C Flour

2 Eggs, well beaten.

1 C Dried Bread Crumbs

1/2 C Panko Bread Crumbs

1/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp Herbes de Provence.

Canola Oil

3 bowls:

#1- Flour

#2- Eggs

#3- Dried Bread Crumbs

      Bread Crumbs

      Panko Bread Crumbs

      Parmesan Cheese

      Herbes de Provence

      Mix well.

Heat 2" of Oil to 350 degrees for Deep Frying.

Preparation:

Remove Olives in Small Batches.

Dredge in the following order:

Flour

Egg

Bread Crumbs

Fry Olives in Small Batches until Golden Brown.

Watch Carefully, they Fry quickly.

Transfer to Paper Towels to drain.

For Presentation:

Fill a Martini Glass with the Olives and serve with Toothpicks.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!