This hue is inspired by the green of the classic cocktail garnish: the pimento-stuffed olive. Its earthy tone comes from natural pigments in the olive’s flesh and skin, which shifts during the curing and brining process from bright green to a more subdued, brownish-green tone. The martini garnish tradition likely began in the late 19th century, with olives becoming a standard accompaniment by the early 1900s. Chosen for both flavor and visual appeal, the olive’s soft, savory green—paired with that hint of bright red pimento—has since become a cultural symbol of cocktail sophistication and mid-century elegance.