2022 gift guides for cocktail lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life? Or are you hoping to find something to make hosting a breeze this season? We’ve got you covered!

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Gifts under $25

1. Whiskey - a global history

   If you know someone who has all the bells and whistles, consider gifting them a way to expand their knowledge about their favorite things! If books aren’t their thing, Whiskey advocate is also a great deal. For other topics, check out all of my recommended reading!

2. Chubby bottle 23.49 

   Cutest and highly functional chubby bottle for syrups and infusions - easy to clean, durable, adorable. Need I say more?

3. Enamel cocktail pin $12

   A manicured hand holds a delicious looking cocktail - this pin is so fun!

4. Viski negroni glasses $24

   For the person in your life who loves a negroni and all its variations, these glasses are a must. 

5. Agave print $25

   This beautiful silkscreen print celebrates agave spirits such as mezcal and tequila and benefits SACRED is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and 1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner that helps improve lives in the rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made. They raise money to underwrite programs that help replant agave, build libraries, ensure water security, and repair damage done by earthquakes. The artist is José Guadalupe Posada (1851–1913), a Mexican illustrator. This is an illustration a news story wherein the Virgin of Guadalupe was seen in an agave.  

6. Pineapple wine stopper

   Pineapples are a sign of hospitality and this wine stopper is super cute.I got one of these each for a group of friends a few years ago and whenever I use mine it just makes me so happy! 

7. Vintage menu art 

   Vintage menus and art featuring booze and food are transformed into high quality digital scans and then into art prints, cocktail napkins, tea towels, and more! I met the couple who owns this business at the Palm Springs Flea Market a few years ago and they were so lovely! 

8. Leather coasters

   Timeless and sophisticated - I feel like these coasters would go with any decor!

9. Cute cocktail napkins

   Can’t get over these super cute embroidered cocktail napkins that read “please leave by 9” - I know so many folks who would love these!

Gifts under $50

1. Match cloche

   What a cool piece to have on your home bar or credenza - I love the colored glass and funky shape!

2. Cocktail anecdote candles

   Super fun NA cocktail themed gift! How compelling is this description of Paloma Prose : “Smells like slow sips and libatious laughter” (Pink Pomelo & Bergamot).

3. Incandescent decanter 

   Beautiful and uniquely shaped decanter is basically a piece of art 

4. Viski Gold Flask 

   This sleek and gorgeous flask is perfect for bringing a nip of a special spirit with you or even a batched cocktail like a martini or negroni, 

5. Art Deco carafe 

   Beautiful carafe to use to decorate your bar cart or use to batch cocktails! 

6. Diaspora Co Build your own spice pack 

   This is the perfect gift for the person who is alway testing out new flavors - tons of these spices would make amazing syrups for cocktails and you can choose the best variety for you. Plus, this company is founded by a young woman who is dedicated to build a more equitable spice trade - her farm partners an average of 6x above the commodity price. In a system where fair trade is a mere 15% premium, we pay what we believe to be a living wage, an investment in the kind of leadership and land stewardship that will build climate resilience and more delicious food systems.

7. Graphite and wood wine cooler

   This wine cooler does a great job keeping wine chilled - perfect for when you want to enjoy a glass or two with a friend 

8. Bombay juice glasses

   These glasses are super fun and great for anything! Water, wine, cocktails - go for it!

9. Purple amethyst goblets

Gifts Under $100

1. Estelle colored glass

   This drop dead gorgeous set of coupe glasses from Estelle Colored Glass, a Black woman owned business. 

2. Click & grow garden

   I grew basil this summer and it was so fun! Couldn’t be easier - set it and watch herbs, flowers, or fruits and veggies grow! 

3. Tortoiseshell candle 

   Gorgeous for the bar or wherever you gather with friends!

4. El guapo bitters 3 month subscription

   Get new bitters delivered for 3+ months! El Guapo creates  bitters, syrups and mixers in New Orleans.

5. Able leather hostess tote

   The perfect beautiful ethical leather bag for bringing a bottle of wine or a cocktail to a friends house 

6. Coupe glasses 

   I fell so in love with these when I saw them in store! Super funky and fun! 

7. These unique bar tools

Splurges!

1. Hand Painted Bar Set

   These absolutely breathtaking nature-inspired hand-crafted bar tools utilize traditional copper work made by artisans in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico.

2. This set of whiskey glasses hand-made in Japan

   I received these as a birthday gift and they are truly stunning! I was taken aback when I pulled them out of their super cool individual boxes!

3. Advent calendar

   For the whiskey lover who always wants to try new things but doesn’t need more things, gift this advent calendar to learn from and enjoy!

4. Salviati crystal amber glasses

These are a splurge for sure but honestly they are just made of the most gorgeous etched italian crystal with organic designs.

5. Espresso machine

For all the espresso martinis you will need to keep on going through the holiday season! Also ya know - just regular espresso haha.

Bonus Gift

Custom Cocktail Recipe

Custom cocktails are the perfect gift or complement to an event. We will work together to take your favorite spirits, flavors, vibes, and more to create the perfect cocktail to serve from your home bar or as a part of an upcoming event. Only 5 slots available for the holiday season before they sell out!