Martini Sticks Recipe
If you love the flavors of a classic dirty martini, these Martini Sticks are the perfect appetizer. Crisp celery filled with a creamy, tangy cheese mixture and a hint of olive brine makes for a refreshing, retro-inspired snack that’s easy to prepare and elegant to serve.
🌿 Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 oz creamy blue cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 bunches of celery
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped olives, olive brine, blue cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Mix until fully combined into a creamy, slightly chunky filling.
2️⃣ Prep the Celery
- Wash celery stalks and cut into sticks about 4 inches long.
- Optionally, trim the ends for uniform pieces.
3️⃣ Fill the Celery
- Use a small spoon or butter knife to fill the hollow of each celery stick with the cheese mixture.
- For a cleaner presentation, a piping bag works perfectly.
4️⃣ Chill and Serve
- Arrange filled celery sticks on a serving platter.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use Castelvetrano olives for their mild, buttery flavor.
- Adjust the amount of olive brine to your taste — it adds the “martini” note.
- Keep celery sticks uniform for an elegant presentation.
Crisp, creamy, and salty, these Martini Sticks are ideal for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or any time you want a quick, show-stopping appetizer.