Ghoulishly Glam + Self-Serve \ This Martini Bar Makes It Easy
This Halloween (or any glam soireé for that matter), step aside, bartender. Our Dirty Martini Bar gives everyone the power to make their martinis as clean or as daring as daring—as they like, all while keeping the vibe spooky-chic. Here’s how to pull off this ghoulishly glamorous setup:
1. Get in the Spirit
Fill a crystal drink dispenser with your choice of vodka or gin. Pre-batching with vermouth is an option, but leaving it separate lets guests personalize their cocktails to taste. We repurposed this beautiful oil and vinegar cruet for the vermouth.
2. Shake It Up
Set out shakers and jiggers next to the dispenser. Guests measure their spirit, add ice, vermouth, and—most importantly—their desired amount of olive juice. It’s interactive, fun, and guaranteed to start the party. We recommend a recipe sign or menu of different options to keep folks inline. How clever are these coffin letter boards?
3. Lend a Hand
Pun intended… We adore these skeleton-hand stemmed martini glasses. Cheeky and classy. After shaking, guests can strain their concoctions into these eerie, elegant vessels—perfect for that Insta-worthy moment.
4. Ghoulish Garnishes
No martini is complete without a garnish bar. Black-lidded candy jars make the perfect vessels for spooky toppings. Try blue cheese-stuffed olives topped with black caviar to mimic an eyeball effect—it’s creepy, classy, and completely on theme. Mini cornichon, cocktail onions, traditional olives and lemon twists are great for classics.
Let your guests mix, shake, and garnish their way to the ultimate cocktail experience. The Dirty Martini Bar is the perfect blend of interactive fun and glammed-up Halloween flair.
Design + Styling | Ghost Host by MB
Photography | Eli Turner Studios
Venue | Chancellors Rock
Shop the Look | LTK
