Fat Spanish Gordal olives, marinated with warm spice: the Clemente Bar olives from Eleven Madison Home.

The bar is named for the painter Francesco Clemente, who split his years between Italy and India. Cumin, coriander, green cardamom, fennel, star anise and a little chili steep into dry vermouth until the brine tastes like somewhere far away. An 8.7 ounce jar.

For the friend who makes the drinks at every party. For the host who sets out something unexpected. For your own martini.