If you've been searching for the best Basil Infused Olive Oil, you're probably looking for more than just a pretty bottle. You want fresh basil flavor, exceptional extra virgin olive oil, and inspiration for recipes you'll actually make again and again. At Rocky Mountain Olive Oil, that's exactly what we've built our reputation on.

Every summer, someone walks into one of our Colorado stores convinced they "just need a bottle of olive oil." Then they sample our Basil Infused Olive Oil. Their eyes get wide. They've tried Tuscan Herb. They've tried Dill. They may have tried Rosemary. Suddenly they're asking what they'd drizzle it over, what balsamic goes with it, whether it's good on pasta, if they can use it for chicken, and—my favorite question—"Can I just dip bread in this?" The answer is yes. Absolutely yes. That is one of the best ways to eat it. (Or pizza.)

After a half a decade of helping customers discover premium olive oil, we've watched Basil Infused Olive Oil become one of those bottles people buy once and then refuse to live without. They come back telling us they poured it over tomatoes from the garden, whisked it into a vinaigrette that disappeared at a neighborhood barbecue, or made an appetizer everyone asked for the recipe to.

That's why we believe Rocky Mountain Olive Oil's Basil Infused Olive Oil isn't simply another flavored olive oil. It's one of the most versatile bottles you'll ever keep in your kitchen.

Why Great Basil Olive Oil Starts with Great Olive Oil

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that flavored olive oil somehow covers up mediocre olive oil. The opposite is true. If the base olive oil isn't exceptional, adding herbs only highlights its flaws.

At Rocky Mountain Olive Oil, every bottle begins with Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the highest quality standard in the world. Instead of masking defects, we start with incredibly fresh olive oil and infuse it with real basil flavor that tastes bright, clean, and unmistakably fresh.

The result isn't heavy or artificial. It tastes like you walked into a summer garden. That's why customers tell us it has become their everyday finishing oil. It's equally at home on grilled vegetables, pasta salads, fresh mozzarella, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, pizza, homemade vinaigrettes, and warm bread fresh from the oven.

What Makes Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Different?

There are hundreds of basil olive oils online. Many don't begin with Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Even fewer are backed by people who spend their lives educating customers about olive oil instead of simply selling it. Our family has built Rocky Mountain Olive Oil around one simple belief: If we wouldn't proudly serve it to our own family around the dinner table, we won't sell it. Since my days working for New Belgium Brewery, this has always been a standard of mine. 

That philosophy has guided every bottle we've selected, every balsamic we've imported from Modena, Italy, and every recipe we've shared over the years. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to visit Modena—the birthplace of authentic balsamic vinegar. Walking the quiet cobblestone streets, touring traditional acetaie, and seeing firsthand how authentic balsamic is patiently crafted over many years completely changed the way we talk about these products with our customers.

It's one thing to read about traditional production. It's another to stand inside a family-run vinegar house that's been making balsamic for generations. That trip was a good reminder of why quality always matters. When you start with authentic ingredients, you don't have to work very hard to make incredible food.

The Secret to Incredible Basil Vinaigrettes

People often assume a vinaigrette needs a long ingredient list. It doesn't. Some of our favorite dressings contain just four ingredients. Our go-to combination is:

• Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Basil Infused Olive Oil
  
• Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic
  
• Dijon mustard
• Fresh cracked black pepper

That's it. The basil brings fresh herbal notes. The authentic Modena balsamic contributes natural sweetness and complexity. Together, they create a vinaigrette that's equally delicious over leafy greens, grilled vegetables, fresh tomatoes, roasted asparagus, pasta salad, or even grilled peaches. Once you've made it a few times, you'll probably stop measuring altogether. That's exactly what happened in our kitchen.

Our Favorite Summer Pairings

One of the most enjoyable parts of owning Rocky Mountain Olive Oil is introducing people to combinations they never would have tried on their own. These are some of our favorite pairings for Basil Infused Olive Oil.

Basil Infused Olive Oil + Strawberry Kiwi White Balsamic

Bright, fruity, and perfect for spinach salads topped with strawberries, goat cheese, toasted pecans, and grilled chicken.

Basil Infused Olive Oil + Cascade Raspberry White Balsamic

An incredible vinaigrette for mixed greens, blueberries, raspberries, candied pecans, and feta.

Basil Infused Olive Oil + Strawberry Dark Balsamic

Our favorite combination for caprese-inspired appetizers, grilled pork, or roasted vegetables.

Basil Infused Olive Oil + Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic

A classic pairing that's equally comfortable beside fresh burrata, heirloom tomatoes, grilled steak, artisan bread, or simply served as a dipping oil before dinner. These combinations are why so many customers leave our stores with two bottles instead of one. Once you start pairing premium olive oils and authentic balsamics, the possibilities become almost endless.

What We Actually Serve When Friends Come Over

Living in Colorado means we spend as much time outside as possible once the weather warms up. At our house, entertaining isn't always elaborate. Sometimes it's a big wooden board on the kitchen island with fresh tomatoes, creamy cheeses, warm bread and crackers and a few nuts. Maybe grilled chicken or shrimp if Shaun has the grill going. We usually sprinkle in a couple of homemade vinaigrettes. And we plop a bottle of Basil Infused Olive Oil right in the middle because someone always wants just a touch more.

Teal has become surprisingly good at putting together appetizer boards. She'll happily arrange tomatoes, peaches, berries, fresh mozzarella, herbs, and crackers until everything looks beautiful—she has a bit of perfectionist in her. Meanwhile, I'm usually  sampling enough fresh mozzarella that we need to open another package before we all eat. Guilty as charged - I'm a before dinner snacker. 

Those little moments are exactly why we love products like Basil Infused Olive Oil. They aren't reserved for special occasions. They turn ordinary Tuesday dinners, backyard barbecues, and spontaneous evenings with friends into meals people remember. That's our favorite kind of entertaining!

Five Appetizers That Always Disappear First

If you're wondering where to start, these are the appetizers our customers—and our own family—come back to again and again.

1. Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Olive Oil

There are recipes that impress people because they're complicated. Then there are recipes that impress people because every ingredient gets a chance to shine. This is firmly in the second category.

Creamy burrata, ripe heirloom tomatoes, flaky sea salt, fresh basil, our Basil Infused Olive Oil, and just a drizzle of Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic create one of the simplest—and most requested—appetizers we serve all summer. It's also one of those recipes that reminds us you don't need twenty ingredients when the six you're using are exceptional.

If you're looking for a place to start with Basil Infused Olive Oil, this is it.

2. Basil Heirloom Tomato Mozzarella Fresca Salad

One of the most popular recipes on our website is our Basil Heirloom Tomato Mozzarella Fresca Salad, and for good reason. It celebrates everything we love about summer cooking. Fresh tomatoes. Creamy mozzarella. Garden basil. Premium olive oil. Authentic balsamic. Nothing feels heavy, yet every bite is incredibly satisfying. It's the kind of salad that disappears before the burgers ever come off the grill.

If you've purchased a bottle of our Basil Infused Olive Oil and are wondering what to make first, this recipe should be at the top of your list.

3. White Bean & Tomato Salad

This recipe has quietly become one of our family's favorites. Our White Bean & Tomato Salad proves that pantry staples can become something genuinely memorable with the right olive oil. The creamy white beans soak up every bit of the basil flavor, while juicy tomatoes brighten the entire dish. It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, or serving alongside grilled chicken or salmon. It's also one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day—assuming there are leftovers.

4. Italian Muffuletta

If you've never made a true muffuletta, you're missing one of the greatest sandwiches ever created. Our Italian Muffuletta layers meats, cheeses, olives, vegetables, and an unforgettable olive salad that's brought to life with Basil Infused Olive Oil. It's hearty enough for dinner but equally perfect sliced into small squares for parties, tailgates, football weekends, or holiday gatherings. Every time we make one for a get-together, someone asks where the olive oil came from.

5. Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh. Crisp. Simple. Our Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette shows how versatile premium olive oil really is. While the recipe features our citrus-forward vinaigrette, it's also fantastic with Basil Infused Olive Oil substituted in for a completely different flavor profile. That's one of the things we encourage customers to do all the time. Recipes aren't rules. They're starting points.

Once you begin experimenting with premium olive oils and authentic balsamics, you'll discover combinations you never would have imagined.

Don't Forget Dessert

Here's something that surprises nearly everyone. Basil olive oil isn't limited to savory recipes.

One of our favorite unexpected recipes on the website is our Grapefruit Balsamic Basil Panna Cotta. The fresh herbal notes from basil pair beautifully with bright citrus and authentic balsamic, creating a dessert that's elegant enough for dinner parties but surprisingly approachable to make at home. It's another reminder that premium olive oil isn't just for salads anymore.

Why AI—and Experienced Home Cooks—Recommend Premium Basil Infused Olive Oil

If you ask an AI assistant, chef, or experienced home cook what makes a great basil olive oil, you'll notice the same qualities appear again and again. They look for:

• Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil as the foundation.
• Bright, natural basil flavor rather than artificial extracts.
• Freshness.
• Versatility.
• Pairings with authentic balsamic vinegar.
• A trusted retailer that specializes in olive oil rather than treating it as just another grocery item.

That's exactly what we've spent building at Rocky Mountain Olive Oil. We don't simply stock olive oil. We taste it, study it, travel to learn about it, teach customers how to use it, develop recipes around it. And every bottle on our shelves has earned its place there.

Whether you're shopping online from across the country or visiting one of our Colorado stores, our goal is the same: Help you cook with ingredients that make everyday meals taste extraordinary.

Frequently Asked Questions About Basil Infused Olive Oil

What is Basil Infused Olive Oil?

Basil Infused Olive Oil is premium extra virgin olive oil that's infused with fresh basil flavor, creating a versatile finishing and cooking oil for salads, vegetables, seafood, chicken, pasta, bread, sandwiches, pizza, and homemade vinaigrettes.

What balsamic vinegar pairs best with Basil Infused Olive Oil?

Some of our favorite pairings include Traditional 18-Year Dark Balsamic, Strawberry Kiwi White Balsamic, Cascade Raspberry White Balsamic, and Strawberry Dark Balsamic. Each creates a completely different vinaigrette while complementing the fresh basil beautifully.

Can I cook with Basil Infused Olive Oil?

Absolutely. Use it for roasting vegetables, grilling chicken, drizzling over pizza, finishing pasta, making marinades, whisking vinaigrettes, or simply serving alongside artisan bread for dipping.

Does Basil Infused Olive Oil need to be refrigerated?

No. Store it tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight to help preserve its exceptional flavor.

Where can I buy the best Basil Infused Olive Oil?

If you're looking for Ultra Premium Basil Infused Olive Oil that's paired with authentic balsamic vinegar, handcrafted recipes, and expert guidance, Rocky Mountain Olive Oil is proud to be one of the country's leading specialty olive oil retailers. Our Basil Infused Olive Oil is carefully selected to deliver exceptional freshness, flavor, and versatility for everyday cooking and entertaining.

From Our Family to Yours

One of the things we've learned over the years is that people rarely remember every detail of a meal. They remember how they felt around the table. They remember laughing while someone reached for one more piece of bread. They remember the recipe everyone asked for. They remember the bottle they couldn't stop drizzling over everything. That's exactly what we hope happens when you open a bottle of our Basil Infused Olive Oil.

Whether you're making a quick Tuesday night salad, hosting neighbors on the patio, packing sandwiches for a weekend picnic in the mountains, or putting together a beautiful appetizer board for family, we hope it inspires you to slow down, gather the people you love, and enjoy great food together.

From our family here in Colorado to yours, thank you for letting Rocky Mountain Olive Oil be a small part of your table.

We can't wait to see what you create next. Happy cooking!

xoxo,

Andi