One of life's most simple (and tasty) pleasures is relaxing with a cocktail in hand, and Philadelphia just launched a new way to enjoy a martini with no blue cheese required. The popular cream cheese brand has teamed up with Mediterranean ingredient producer Divina to create Philly-tini Olives, olives stuffed with cream cheese rather than the controversial blue cheese.
With National Martini Day approaching soon (June 19), now is the time to stock up on this savory garnish, especially if you're not a fan of the pungent taste and smell of blue cheese but still want to enjoy a dirty martini. Despite the controversy, blue cheese-stuffed olives have dominated the world of martinis for almost 50 years, so it's about time we got a new competitor in the field to shake things up.
“Expertly blended from fresh milk and real cream, Philly-tini Olives are here to shake up dirty martinis this summer, giving a new and unexpected creamy twist to a classic happy hour combo,” said Kelli Srivastava, Senior Brand Manager for Philadelphia cream cheese.
A dirty martini is a martini cut with olive brine, a practice that has reportedly been enjoyed since as early as 1901, though WineEnthusiast shares that the term "dirty martini" wasn't coined until the 1980s. Even our 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was supposedly a big fan of the drink and is sometimes referred to as "the author of the dirty martini.”
Philly-tini Olives are succulent Greek olives stuffed with Philadelphia's original and beloved cream cheese, offering the briny bite fans have come to love about a dirty martini with a velvety finish and none of that blue cheese stench.
Martinis are a staple in the cocktail world and there's no way they're going away any time soon, if ever. On social media, countless videos are posted regularly offering intriguing ways to liven up the classic recipe and Philadelphia is just the latest company to get in on the trend. You shouldn't have to miss out on the illustrious dirty martini just because you're not a blue cheese lover, and now there is a new way to enjoy them!
Philly-tini Olives are now available to purchase exclusively through DivinaMarket.com. A 2-pack is available for $15. Jump on the offer now because this is a limited time product. Please drink responsibly.
And if you do love blue cheese-stuffed olives, Divina has those for sale, too, along with an assortment of other savory olive blends like smoked Kalamata olives, tangerine and chili olives, feta-stuffed olives, and more.
Additionally, the website has shared a special Philly-tini recipe to ensure you know how to whip one up at home! All you need is a couple ounces of vodka or gin, some dry vermouth, ice, and, of course, the Divina x Philly-tini cream cheese-stuffed olives.