Gin-Marinated Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. quality gin
5 juniper berries
6 black peppercorns, crushed
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 c. imported green olives (cracked)

Preparation

Place ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover with cheesecloth. Set aside in cool place for 2 days.
Drain off gin (save) and discard juniper berries and peppercorns.
Makes 1 cup (about 28 medium) marinated olives.