I’m certain that almost everyone has a few “Cocktail Lovers” on their gift list. Whether it’s someone who only partakes in a beer or glass of wine on special occasions, or the total aficionado, you’ll find the perfect gift here. Cheers!
QUAFFABLE (Enjoyable Drinks)
Do you love bourbon? Become a New Riff Ranger. A lifetime membership to this up-and-coming distillery is only $60 and will earn you perks including a bottle of personally signed, single barrel Bourbon, that can be bottled by you!
“I drink to make other people more interesting.” — Ernest Hemingway
A personalized engraved bottle of Woodford Reserve will please any bourbon lover. Can’t get to the distillery? No worries, you can order a bottle from Spirited Gifts.
Bootleg Botanicals offers an Absinthe Infusion Kit complete with glass and spoon for $75. I guarantee it’s on Toulouse-Lautrec’s list!
“Electricity is actually made up of extremely tiny particles called electrons, that you cannot see with the naked eye unless you have been drinking.” — Dave Barry
Tesla not only makes luxurious, exclusive cars, apparently they make luxurious, exclusive tequila, too! 100% de agave tequila añejo aged in French oak barrels, it’s a mere $250 per bottle.
COCKTAIL COMPLIMENTS and GREAT GARNISHES
Great Lakes Edition Mess Hall Cocktail Cherries are made with hints of bourbon, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose, and peppercorn. Perfect for your next Old Fashioned. $18 at Bespoke Post.
Instead of salting a rim, just add tequila to these Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses. $30
“Why limit happy to an hour?” — Unknown (but my kind of person!)
These peppermint shot glasses add a festive touch to your Christmas party, or anytime. At $24 for 12, they make great stocking stuffers, too!
Fee Brothers makes bitters that will make your cocktails taste amazing! Four unique flavours: Cardamom, Old Fashion Aromatic, West Indian Orange and Aztec Chocolate Bitters.
“If life gives you lemons, make lemonade…and find someone whose life gave them vodka.” — Ron White
Ohhhhh! Lemon Drops! They have an effervescent, bubbly zing, almost like pop rocks, that stimulates saliva and cleanses the mouth with a refreshing cool, numbing feeling. Add a crazy sensation to your mouth when you muddle them in cocktails to add electricity!
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
The Original Whiskey Ball makes jumbo 2 ½” ice balls for whiskey and cocktails. Only $13 at Apollo.
These are great! Ice cubes shaped like the Titanic. Make a Gin and Titonic and it looks like the ice ship is sinking in your drink. Prices vary from $2.50 and all the way up to $20 at a variety of places: Etsy (and you can support a small business owner), Amazon, Walmart, and Overstock to name a few.
Keep your booze cool this summer without watering it down with Booze Joulies.
“One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.” — George Carlin
Perfect for tipplers that travel, this kit can be carried on any flight. The Carry On Moscow Mule Cocktail Kit comes with a bar spoon, 1/2 oz jigger, small-batch ginger syrup, a linen coaster, and recipe card. Just add the airline’s booze and you’re good to go. Each kit has enough ingredients for two drinks, so you can make new friends with whomever’s in the aisle seat.
The 2nd best part of a Bloody Mary are the garnishes. Have fun and create a fabulous garnish display with these Bloody Mary Cocktail Branches. Made of stainless steel in the U.S.A. $18 for a pair.
“Monday. Nothing a cocktail can’t fix.” — Unknown (Why don’t I know these people?)
This Sphere Cocktail Glass will add WOW to your cocktail. $22 at Apolo.
These champagne flutes by Sempli have a flat bottom designed to enhance the effervescence of carbonated beverages. $50 for a pair.
These stunning Iceberg Whiskey Tumblers are Hand Blown unleaded Crystal. Get a pair for only $25 from Toby Global.
“There is no bad whiskey. There are only some whiskeys that aren’t as good as others.” — Raymond Chandler
The JoyJolt Carre cocktail glass is unique, square, handmade, and has a strong heavy base with an architectural design that will make a lasting impression. $26 for 2 glasses.
The Liiton Grand Canyon Whiskey Glass is unlike any other whiskey glass currently on the market. It has a mountain range design running along the side of the glasses that gently aerates the whiskey.
Inspired by 1930s architecture, Agustina Bottoni brings you the Calici Milanesi Cocktail Glass.
“A man’s true character comes out when he’s drunk.” — Charlie Chaplin
Sip from a Spinning Whiskey Glass that creates an eye-catching effect with a purpose – aerating the whiskey, to open up flavor and aroma.
Gorgeous Lustered Shot Glasses will make the simplest drink look fabulous! $32 for a set of 4 at Anthropologie.
Inspired by diamonds, the unique shape of Dragon Glassware Diamond Whiskey Decanter and glasses allows your drink to aerate as it’s poured and swirled inside the decanter and glasses.
“Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” — Ernest Hemingway
Enjoy a pint wherever you’d like with the Tall Boy Pint Cup by MiiR. Stainless Tall Boy Pint Cups will keep your brew chilled! Set of Two for $24.
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” — Benjamin Franklin
A revolving alcohol caddy that dispenses perfect shots is on every cocktail lovers wish list! Tovolo has one that holds 6 bottles.
Any cocktail-enthusiast would love these Infuse and Pour bottles. Made in Chicago. Simply pick your mix of dehydrated fruits and spices, add your favorite spirit, and let the fun begin. $25 at Uncommon Goods.
“I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” — Winston Churchill
Start a Cocktail Revolution with the Molecular Mixology Kit + Recipe Book. Learn how to create caviar bubbles, celery foam or how to encapsulate your mojito into a large sphere that will burst in your mouth. $50 at MMTUM Shop.
FUN STUFF
Mixology Dice can just be fun or a clever way to learn the art of mixology – or both!!!
These cocktail books have a twist! A Hollywood and literary twist, that is. “Tequila Mockingbird“, “Gone with the Gin” or “Are you there God? Its me, Marguerita.” provide literature, puns, and cocktail recipes. Ranging from $8-$14 each, they make great stocking stuffers.
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” — Mark Twain
Everyone selects cocktails for special occasions, but we tend to ignore the tasks of everyday life. Drinks for Mundane Tasks: 70 Cocktail Recipes Book provides the perfect cocktail recipe for mowing the lawn, doing laundry or any chore. At $7 it could be a great stocking stuffer, too!
I couldn’t resist adding the True Bonny Boy Liquor Dispenser. My father had one in the 50s & 60s so it brought back fun memories. Still fun and collectible, it’s only $20 at Keg Works.
One-of-a-kind engraved personalized beer mugs – you provide the photo and name, they’ll do the rest!
“I’m on a whisky diet. I’ve lost three days already.” — Tommy Cooper
These one of a kind stave bowls are handcrafted from the famous Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrel staves by Louisville’s own artisan Jason Cohen. A luxurious gift that’s sure to bring pleasure for years to come! $185 at Independent Goods.
“Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.” — Thomas Jefferson
This is a more grown-up version of the old dorm-room classic! It even has catapults! Mini Beer Pong is $60 at Uncommon Goods.
Finally, don’t forget cocktail napkins. They’re fun, inexpensive and ooze with personality! From classic elegance, to bawdy humour and everything in between! Many as low as $5 so they make a great stocking stuffer, too.
“Here’s to alcohol, the rose colored glasses of life.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
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