Philadelphia is known for its rich food culture, from cheesesteaks to soft pretzels, but this fall, the city is getting a bold new addition: the Hoagie Martini. Combining the beloved Philly hoagie with a handcrafted martini, this inventive creation is turning heads and taste buds alike.

The Hoagie Martini is the brainchild of Art in the Age, Philadelphia’s boutique bottle brand, and Liberty Kitchen, the Fishtown hotspot famous for its hoagies. What makes this drink unique is its use of Genoa salami fat-washed Art in the Age Vodka, blended with Cinzano Vermouth, and topped with drops of olive oil. Each serving is garnished with a skewered slice of Liberty Kitchen’s Italian Salumeria hoagie, featuring Italian cured meats, house creamy balsamic dressing, mild provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy pepper relish.

The drink is described as a “bold and briny sipper,” and will be available for one day only, on October 25, from noon to 5 p.m., both inside Liberty Kitchen’s dining room and in the adjacent garden at 1400 N Front St., Philadelphia.

Story Highlights

• Event Date & Time: October 25, 12 PM – 5 PM

• Location: Liberty Kitchen, 1400 N Front St., Philadelphia

• Price: $13 per Hoagie Martini

• Main Ingredients: Art in the Age Vodka (Genoa salami fat-washed), Cinzano Vermouth, olive oil, Liberty Kitchen Italian hoagie slice

• BYO Alcohol Policy: Liberty Kitchen allows guests to bring their own alcohol

Talking about the creation, Steven Grasse, Founder and Owner of Art in the Age, explained the inspiration behind the Hoagie Martini:

“We conquered the Weenie Martini, so as a Philadelphia company, the only logical next step was a Hoagie Martini. Our new vodka is a great canvas for infusions, fat-washing, and all kinds of strange, amazing flavors. This has always been what we try to do with Art in the Age.”

He emphasized that the Hoagie Martini reflects Philly’s adventurous food culture, bringing together local flavors in a way that surprises and excites.

On the Liberty Kitchen side, Executive Chef Beau Neidhardt shared his excitement for the collaboration:

“I love a good martini, so when the idea of serving them alongside our hoagies came up, I was all in. We don’t serve alcohol, but we are BYO, which makes it even more fun.”

Neidhardt highlighted the experience the drink creates:

“It’s not every day you get to sit in our garden, crush a hoagie, and wash it down with an ice-cold martini. People are going to have a good time because honestly, who can turn down a hoagie and a martini?”

The Hoagie Martini is crafted using the newly launched Art in the Age Vodka, a recent addition to the brand’s lineup of premium spirits. The collection also includes Art in the Age Gin, Dunce Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Graverobber Unholy Rye Maple Whiskey, Old Baldy Spiced Apple Whiskey, and Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum. These spirits are widely available in Pennsylvania state liquor stores, giving cocktail enthusiasts a chance to explore a variety of flavors.

The Hoagie Martini is not just a drink; it’s a celebration of Philadelphia’s culinary creativity, a fusion of classic hoagie ingredients with a bold, briny martini twist. For locals and visitors alike, this one-day event offers a chance to enjoy a unique Philly experience that combines two iconic traditions in one unforgettable sip.

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