Southwell Garlic Stuffed Olives
Southwell Garlic Stuffed Olives are an 8 oz jar of briny green olives filled with savory garlic — the Southwell (Penna Family Farms, Sacramento Valley olive growers since 1951) take on the stuffed cocktail olive, built for martinis, Bloody Marys, and charcuterie boards that want a garlicky punch, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 8 oz jar (per Del Mesa tags; one retailer lists 5 oz — bottle read recommended)
- Style: green olives, brined, filled with savory garlic
- Origin: Southwell brand of Penna Family Farms, Sacramento Valley, California (since 1951)
- Use: cocktail garnish — martinis, Bloody Marys, charcuterie
- Alcohol: none — garnish, not a spirit
Garlic, All the Way Through
A stuffed olive is only as good as its stuffing, and Southwell fills each olive with savory garlic rather than the usual pimento — a bolder choice aimed squarely at savory-drink people. The base is the same firm, briny green olive as the house martini olive, from the Penna family's Sacramento Valley groves. The result lands exactly where a dirty martini or a Bloody Mary wants it: briny, punchy, and unapologetically garlicky. Build out the Southwell garnish lineup — the plain martini olives for traditionalists, the dirty martini mix for the brine, and these for garlic lovers.
Tasting Notes
Briny green olive first, then a direct hit of savory garlic — pungent but clean, no harshness. The olive stays firm around the filling; the overall impression is savory and mouthwatering.
How to Enjoy
Two in a vodka martini for a garlic-forward savory serve, or as the garnish on a Bloody Mary where the garlic plays off the tomato and horseradish. Equally at home on an antipasto or charcuterie board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are they stuffed with?
Savory garlic — that's the whole point of this SKU versus the plain martini olive. No source specifies clove vs. minced form.
Are they spicy?
Garlicky and savory rather than hot — pungent in the way good garlic is, not chile heat.
What size is the jar?
8 oz per Del Mesa's listing; one retailer shows a 5 oz variant, so verify the jar if it matters.
Do they contain alcohol?
No — cocktail garnish in brine.
For martinis with backbone — order Southwell Garlic Stuffed Olives online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.