Homemade flavored oil in small bottles – perfect for summer meals
Want to elevate the flavor of your grilled food, salads, or pizza this summer? Try making your own flavored oils! These small bottles are not only decorative on the table—they’re also packed with flavor, easy to make, and brilliant as edible gifts for summer parties.
Recipe for flavored oil in small bottles
Prepare the oil a couple of days in advance and let the flavors develop in the fridge. Serve straight from the bottle – or wrap them with a ribbon and bring as a hostess gift. Here are three fresh varieties that go with just about anything.
1. Garlic & chili oil
Perfect for grilled meats, pizza, and pasta dishes
- 2 dl olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
- 1 dried chili or 1 tsp chili flakes
- A few black peppercorns
2. Lemon & thyme oil
Delicious with salads, grilled fish, and vegetables.
- 2 dl olive oil
- Zest from ½ organic lemon (yellow part only)
- 2–3 sprigs of fresh thyme
3. Rosemary & pepper oil
Perfect with potatoes, lamb, and bread.
- 2 dl olive oil or canola oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns (mixed, if desired)
How to do it:
- Place the ingredients in clean, dry bottles (for example, Norgesflasker with screw caps)
- Make sure everything is well covered with oil.
- Store the bottles in a dark, cool place for 2–3 days before use.
- Shake gently before serving – especially if you use chili that floats in the bottle.
Tip:
Use a funnel when pouring oil into the bottles – it makes the job both neater and easier!
Here we have used the 3.3 dl Norgesflasken with a screw cap – the perfect size and a charming design!
