Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs

 

6 large eggs

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon gin (or vodka)

1 teaspoon dry vermouth

1 1/2 teaspoons olive brine

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons finely chopped green olives, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Paprika or chili flakes, for garnish (optional)

 

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let cool completely, then peel. Halve the eggs lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Set whites aside.  Mash the yolks with a fork, then stir in mayonnaise, gin, vermouth, olive brine, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. needed.  Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites. Garnish with a slice of green olive and a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes if desired.