Jul 14 2026
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Three Olives Recipe

Inspired by The Fifth Element
Time12m
Serves1

Grape

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    Add vodka (2 oz), white crème de cassis (1/2 oz), grape-flavored liqueur or syrup (1/2 oz), fresh lemon juice (1/2 oz), and simple syrup (1/4 oz) into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with the ice cubes (about 6 cubes). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Discard ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail from the shaker into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a standard strainer and a fine mesh strainer (to catch any small ice shards).

  5. 5

    Top (optional)

    If you prefer a lighter, slightly effervescent finish, gently top the cocktail with 1 oz club soda. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the temperature and slight foam.

Garnish

  1. 6

    Skewer three seedless grapes on the cocktail pick. If using a lemon twist, express the oils over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick bend, then drop the twist into the drink or rest it on the rim.

  2. 7

    Place the grape skewer across the rim of the coupe or rest it on top of the drink. Serve immediately.

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