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EVOO Botivo

Intensely refreshing, with a bittersweet, citrus zing. This no-lo tipple is none of the alcohol, but all of the flavour. This season, we're celebrating aperitivo with Botivo, a big-sipping botanical aperitivo hand-blended in small batches in Hertfordshire. Naturally alcohol free, but full of the signature palate opening bitterness, this drink will ease you into your evening without a hangover in sight. Here's the method: Makes 1 Pour the Botivo over ice. Top up with Mediterranean tonic wa...

Olive oil martini

Dry vermouth, olive oil vodka, juicy Nocerella olives and even an extra drizzle—this olive oil martini cocktail recipe is the cleanest dirty martini you'll ever taste. What happens when two female founders have a crush on each other's products and collaborate to create something sustainable and delicious? Olive oil vodka. As fellow B Corp and female-founded businesses, Carmen and Sarah met at various events, falling in love with each other's products and missions. When Sarah found herself w...

The art of the aperitivo: fresh ideas with EVOO at the heart.

Do you hear that? It’s the summer season, nipping at the heels of spring. Birds are chirping, flowers are in constant bloom, and that outdoor table filled with good food, drinks, and company is calling your name. It’s all part of the recipe for a perfect golden hour aperitivo. But what really are the ingredients for the ideal, sun-dappled, breezy, and delicious outdoor affair? We’re going to dive into all things aperitivo. What it is, how it got started, and how extra virgin olive oil pu...

Golden hour—aperitivo ideas to savour the sunset.

Gradually, all good things are creeping northwards: wine making, growing stone fruits, and even the first attempts at commercial olive trees. And this summer, one more delicious thing is taking hold—aperitivo is finally finding a place in our food culture. Cin cin! Why has it taken us so long to catch on to the art of aperitivo, an insanely delicious way of ending the day and starting the evening? The weather, perhaps. Aperitivo food and drink is best served over long, warm evenings and with ...

Loaded Spanish olive oil dip

Fresh herbs, smoky spice, and good quality olive oil are a guaranteed way to bring some Spanish sun to your table. Created by chef and recipe creator Anna Whitley exclusively for May’s Olive Oil Club EVOO, this dip takes inspiration from Spain. Let your Albacete EVOO take centre stage and enjoy the fruity notes of this delicious oil. As with any of your EVOOs, to max out on flavour and retain its high nutritional value use extra virgin olive oil should be used within 45 days to 3 months o...

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How to taste extra virgin olive oil: A sommelier's guide to extra

What exactly does "extra" taste like? How do you know if what you've bought is the real deal? Here's a guide for what to look out for when trying an olive oil. So, let's pop open a new bottle, and let's explore.

Mango sorbet with olive oil

Prepare to be blown away by this flavour pairing. Sweet, fragrant mango with rich, grassy extra virgin olive oil—a dessert you won't stop thinking about. Time to get your hands on some seasonal mangos! Ok, but what is the craze all about? Well, the Alphonso variety is available only for a very short period of time each year and it has got a superior texture and flavour—you can literally taste the sun. Though not local, it is one of our favourite ultra-seasonal fruits and such a big treat. Th...

Pouring a spoon of extra virgin olive oil

5 reasons to start your day with a spoonful of EVOO

The start of the New Year is for many of us the time to reflect, set our resolutions, and create new habits. Some will meditate, some will start learning a new skill and others… will start taking a spoonful of olive oil in the morning! This oil “trend” started to emerge quite recently with celebs swearing by it. Some, like Kourtney Kardashian, shoot a spoonful of it every other day, while others, like Sophia Loren, take it to the next level by bathing in it. Beyonce consumes it so liberally...