Gin-marinated Olives

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 12 ounces drained, rinsed green olives (pref. Castelvetrano)
• 2 serrano peppers, halved
• 1 medium clove of garlic, thinly sliced
• slivered peel of one lemon
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup gin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• a few sprigs of dried thyme, or equivalent
• 1/4 cup of cubed feta cheese

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Pat the drained, rinsed olives dry and place them in a medium bowl with the halved serrano peppers, sliced garlic and slivered lemon peel.

2. Combine the olive oil, gin, dried oregano and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Do not let it boil.

3. Pour the warm gin mixture over the olives and stir well. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice so the flavors soak in.

4. Let the mixture cool completely, then transfer it to a clean jar or container with a lid. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

5. Just before serving, stir in the cubed feta and bring the olives back to room temperature for about 10 minutes.