At The Olive Tap, we like to have fun pairing our fresh 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Flavored Oils with our spectacular Aged Balsamic Vinegars. As you might have experienced in the store or even your experimentation at home, the perfect marrying of an Oil and Vinegar can make the flavors just explode!
Have fun trying these suggested "Perfect Pairings" for either Marinades or Vinaigrettes. For your convenience, the typical ratios for marinades or vinaigrettes are listed below.
Marinade: 1 part Oil to 1 part Vinegar
Vinaigrette: 2/3 parts Oil to 1 part Vinegar
"Sweet Italian": Our Tuscan Herb Olive Oil with our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic is herby, sweet and zesty at the same time!
"Wild Mushrooms": Perfect for any mushroom lover, our Porcini Olive Oil and our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar. Just incredible!
"The Tropics": You won't believe you're not in the tropics with this unusual combination of Pineapple White Balsamic and Sorrento Orange Olive Oil.
"The Orange Lover": A true citrus experience with our Sorrento Orange Olive Oil and Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar.
"The Daiquiri": A fun new pairing using our Persian Lime Olive Oil with our Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar. The sweet tart combination of tastes truly mimics the taste of a Strawberry Daiquiri.
"Fresh Limes": For an exceptionally fresh lime explosion, combine our Persian Lime Olive Oil with our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar.
"Deep Mushrooms": A zesty sweet mushroom sensation by combining our Porcini Mushroom Olive Oil with our Fig Balsamic Vinegar.
"Mysteriously Sweet": A mysteriously sweet combination keeps everyone guessing. Our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil combined with our Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar. Unbelievable!
"Lemon Drop": The name says it all, it truly tastes just like a Lemon Drop piece of candy. This fresh combination uses our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil and our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar.
"Citrus Lover": Another great citrus experience pairing our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil with our Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar.
"Little Italy": A perfect foundation for a traditional Italian vinaigrette. Simply our Garlic Olive Oil with our Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar.
"Grecian": Your simplest foundation for our traditional Greek vinaigrette. Our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil with our Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar.
"Sweet Garlic": A subtly sweet combination pairing our Garlic Olive Oil with our Fig Balsamic Vinegar. For an ever sweeter combination, try the Garlic with our Aceto Balsamico di Modena 4 Leaf Quality (formerly named 18-Year Traditional) Balsamic Vinegar.
"Sweet Basil": A sweet-herbal combination our Basil Olive Oil with our Fig Balsamic Vinegar. Again, for an ever sweeter combination, try the Basil with our Aceto Balsamico di Modena 4 Leaf Quality (formerly named 18-Year Traditional) Balsamic Vinegar.
"Just Peachy": California Mission Olive Oil with the Peach Balsamic Vinegar, truly all about peaches!
"Uniquely Blueberry": A wonderfully unique combination of Sorrento Orange Olive Oil with our Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar leaves your taste buds wanting more!
"Lemon-Up": A three-way combination of Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil, Persian Lime Olive Oil and Premium White Balsamic Vinegar...a tasty treat similar to that of Lemon-Lime Soda.
"Blueberry Peel": A unique pairing of one of our newest balsamics, Blueberry, with our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil. Unusually fun on with salads topped with fruit or even a fruit salad.
"Sweet Lemons": A sweetly citrus combination of our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil & Honey Balsamic Vinegar. Excellent on salads, grilled chicken salad, marinades, & with seafood.
"More Peachy": The Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil brings out the entire peach flavor from the Peach Balsamic Vinegar. If you love peaches, it is sure to please.
"Citrus Pineapple": Our pairing of Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil and our Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar brings out all pineapple with a touch of citrus flair.
"Asian Delight": Our Roasted Sesame Oil with our Honey or Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegars creates an incredible Asian Vinaigrette. Try it as a marinade too!
"Sweet Mushrooms": Our incredibly sweet combination of our Porcini Mushroom Olive Oil and our Honey Balsamic Vinegar. Sure to please any mushroom lover!
"Smokey Yet Sweet": A little smokey from the Chipotle Olive Oil, and sweet as honey with our Honey Balsamic Vinegar. A little kick of spice makes this pairing very unique!
"Subtle Berries": A mild berry flavor with hints of green notes, our Arbequina EVOO and Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar is great combination for salads.
"Strictly Strawberries": This combination is all about Strawberries. It's Arbequina EVOO with our Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar.
"Just Currants": If you are looking to accentuate the Black Currant flavor, be sure to pair it with Arbequina EVOO. It is all about Black Currants and nothing else, yum!
"More Cinnamon Please": This unique combination of our Basil Olive Oil with our Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar truly enhances the cinnamon with a subtle basil undertone.
"Citrus Cinnamon": A fun combination of Persian Lime Olive Oil with our Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar, experience the notes of all three flavors!
"Sweet Limes": The Persian Lime Olive Oil paired with our Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar makes the limes ever so sweet!
"Peachy Peach": Our Castile EVOO with the Peach Balsamic Vinegar accentuates the true peach flavor.
"Lemon Lime": The name says it all, our Persian Lime Olive Oil with our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar.
"Sweet Cherries": Our Sorrento Orange Olive Oil with our Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Vinegar makes the cherries ever so sweet with just a hint of orange at the end.
"Subtle Cherries": For a more subtle cherry sensation,, pair our Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Vinegar with our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil, the lemon flavor lingers nicely.
"Nutty Strawberries": The Roasted Sesame Oil and our Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar creates a nutty impact with a long-lasting flavor of strawberries. Fun for an Asian Salad!
"Sweet Walnuts": Our French Roasted Walnut Oil is further enhanced when paired with our Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar.
"Roasted Pineapples": This combination accentuates the Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar flavor when paired with the Roasted Sesame Seed Oil, giving it a roasted pineapple sensation.
"Smoky Sweet Chocolate": Strange but true, this combination of our Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and our Chipotle Olive Oil is unbelievable! Simple rich chocolate with a smoky kick.
"Orangie Chocolate": This one is all about Chocolate and Oranges. Our Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar is paired with our Sorrento Orange Olive Oil for a fun taste sensation.
"Nutty Cherries": Take our Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar and mix it with our french roasted Walnut Oil.
"Ripe Pineapples": Our Basil Olive Oil and Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar create an initial sweet apple taste sensation with a ripe pineapple finish.
"Nutty Tropics": No, it is not a place but a great combination of Persian Lime Olive Oil, Coconut Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar.
"Sweet Oregano": Simply the perfect taste impact of both Oregano and Fig. Our Oregano Oil and Fig Balsamic are an incredible blend.
"Grecian Delight": A refreshingly light blend of our Oregano Olive Oil with our Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar. You will experience a simultaneous taste of both Oregano and Lemons.
"Chocolate Raspberry Cordial": This is actually a three way combination vs. a "pairing". Our enticing Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar, our lush Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar combined with our Arbosana EVOO. Truly a special chocolate treat!
"Very Berry Basil": Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar and our Basil Olive Oil combine for a intense strawberry start with a sweet basil finish. One of our latest favorites, especially on summer salads.
"Raspberry Citrus": This combination, our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar explodes with lemon upfront and closes with sweet raspberries.
"Sweet Ginger": A must have combination for any Ginger lover. Our Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil and Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar combine for a unique flavor profile with an intense ginger finish.
"Ripened Peaches": Our Sorrento Orange Oil when paired with our award-winning Peach Balsamic Vinegar tastes like a perfectly ripened peach. The orange oil sits mysteriously in the background, only accenting the peach flavor.
"All About Passion": Oh, the sweet and passionate sensation!Sorrento Orange Olive Oil with our Mango Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinegar.
"Simply Basil": Refreshingly sweet; Basil Olive Oil with our Premium White Balsamic Vinegar.
"Trip to Italy": Visit Tuscany and Modena with just one sip of this incredible combination; Tuscan Herb Olive Oil with Aceto Balsamico di Modena, 3 or 4 Leaf.
"All About Italy": Italiano Olive Oil with either Aceto Balsamico di Modena, 3 or 4 Leaf. Just simply Italian!
We will continue to add more perfect pairings as our selection of Oils and Vinegars continues to evolve! Be sure to come back to review more combinations very soon.
