Shaken & Stirred: Holiday Martini Party Guide + Grocery List

Description

make it dirty, make it merry.

A holiday martini party sounds fancy, and planning one can feel like a lot. Shaken & Stirred makes it easy: what to shake, what to serve with it, how much to buy, and when to make it all. You get to be the host who’s actually at her own party.

Shop once. Sleigh all night.

The grocery list covers everything in the guide for 10 guests, sorted by store section, with bar amounts already worked out (about 3 martinis per guest). One trip, no last-minute runs for vermouth.

Six martinis, one bite each

Six festive martinis, including my own signature martini from the blog, each with a paired bite, the right glass and garnish. From classic to dessert-in-a-glass.

A plan, not just recipes

A make-ahead countdown that starts a week out, a sample evening timeline, a bar setup map and quantity math. The plan’s done. You just show up and sparkle.

Make it look like you tried (you barely did)

Printable food tent cards, cheese markers, martini bar menu cards, bar signs, place cards and glass tags, plus a party planner page.

Buy. Shop. Make. Celebrate with friends.

What’s inside (31-page PDF + 2-page printable grocery list)

• A Note from Ashley
• Chapter 1, The Martini Bar: six martinis with paired bites, glasses and garnishes
• Chapter 2, Hot Dips: three easy warm dips for extra food with almost no work
• Chapter 3, Pairing Cheat Sheet: martinis, bites and cheeses at a glance
• Chapter 4, Building the Board: a step-by-step diagram and how-much-to-buy quantities
• Chapter 5, Turn It into a Dinner Party: evening timeline, make-ahead countdown, bar setup and quantity math
• Chapter 6, Printables: food labels and tent cards, cheese markers, martini bar menu cards, bar signs, place cards and glass tags
• Grocery list for 10 guests, plus a party planner page

Who the holiday martini party guide for

• The host who wants a party that feels a little extra without extra work
• Anyone who’s never made a martini and wants a plan that tells them exactly what to buy
• Girls’ night, holiday cocktail parties, New Year’s Eve, neighbor and family get-togethers

How it works

1. Buy. Check out and your download link shows up right away on the order page.
2. Shop. Print the grocery list (or pull it up on your phone) and do one trip to the store.
3. Make. Follow the make-ahead countdown so the work happens days before, not while the doorbell rings.
4. Celebrate with friends. Set out the printables, pour, and actually enjoy your own party.

It’s an instant PDF download. Print it at home on cardstock for the printables, or keep it on your phone or tablet while you shop and prep. Nothing ships in the mail.

FAQ

Is this a physical product? No, it’s an instant PDF download. Nothing ships.

I’ve never made a martini. Is that okay? Yes! Every martini has simple ingredients, directions, the glass and the garnish. A shaker, jigger and strainer are all you need.

How many people does it serve? The grocery list is built for 10 guests, about 3 martinis each.

Can I print it? Yes. Print the grocery list and printables at home (cardstock works best for the printables), or use everything on your phone or tablet.

Can I make things ahead? Yes. The countdown spreads the work out from a week before, simple syrup keeps 2 weeks in the fridge, and most dips can be made a day ahead.

Can I get a refund? Because it’s an instant digital download, all sales are final. If something goes wrong with your file, message me and I’ll make it right.