TikTok Dirty Martini Pasta

Cook 8 ounces spaghetti in a pot of salted water according to package directions for al dente - reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and set aside before draining the spaghetti.
While the pasta cooks, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ cup chopped castelvatrano pitted olives to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add 2 tablespoons garlic paste and 2 teaspoons lemon zest to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add in 1 ounce gin and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until almost completely evaporated.
Add 2 tablespoons salted butter and stir until fully melted. Then add the drained pasta along with 3 ounces olive brine and ¼ cup reserved pasta water and stir vigorously so the sauce emlusifies and becomes almost creamy.
Add sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve with a few additional crushed and chopped olives, blue or feta cheese, and minced fresh parsley .