Don’t get in a muddle when looking for great gifts for your cocktail-loving family and friends. Below we’ve got a few more ideas that can help you shake things up.
Whether you’re looking for something small like a jigger or an eye-wateringly expensive, but highly unique rare Cognac, we’ve got you covered.
For more ideas, make sure you check out our Gift Guide #1 and be aware that some of the links are affiliates.
1. Candy Cane Cocktail Picks
PIN ITIt’s never too early to get your garnishes in the Christmas spirit. And what better way to do that than with a Candy Cane Cocktail Pick? No matter whether you are preparing special Christmas cocktails or just trying to make your usual tipple a little more jolly, these picks are an easy way to add festive cheer. Made from food-grade stainless steel, enamel, zinc and glass, the picks come in a set of 6.
To find out more, go to joannabuchanan.com
2. Accompani Sampler Set
PIN ITPerfect for holiday experimentation, the Accompani Sample Set is a great way to play with liqueurs and amaro. Incredibly bright and potent, these little bottles are easy to work into many classic cocktail recipes. Included are –
- Mari Gold – An easygoing but complex Aperitivo bursting with citrus and orange blossom.
- Flora Green – A verdant herbal liqueur with a distinctive alpine character.
- Blue Dorris – A floral liqueur with unusual depth and elegance.
- Crimson Snap – A bracing Aperitivo, citrusy and bitter with herbaceous and woody nuances.
To find out more, go to straightawaycocktails.com
3. Dachshund 5-Piece Bar Tool Set
PIN ITWho doesn’t love a Dachshund? And the fact this one is actually a 5-piece bar tool set makes it even more perfect. Made of stainless steel with an aluminium head and tail, the set includes a Dachshund-shaped holder, a bottle opener, a bar knife, a jigger, and a strainer. Perfect for the cocktail lover who also loves dogs, this set would look spectacular on any bar or bar cart.
To find out more, go to potterybarn.com
4. Freezer Door Cocktails
PIN ITWe are avid followers of the fridge/freezer door cocktail lifestyle, as it’s such an easy and stress-free way to entertain friends who pop in unexpectedly. Featuring 75 ready-to-pour cocktails, the book shows how to make freezer-door versions of drinks ranging from Margaritas and Manhattans to Cosmopolitans and Espresso Martinis … all ready for whenever the mood strikes.
To find out more, go to amazon.com
5. Ice Cube Ornaments
PIN ITAs fun and useful as the real thing, these Ice Cube Ornaments come in a set of 6. Made from hand-blown glass, these beauties are as crackled and frosty as the cubes swirling around in your Old Fashioned glass. They come packaged in a custom-made box printed with a retro holiday design that’s too good to hide with wrapping paper. Perfect for gifting to yourself or others.
To find out more, go to loveandvictory.com
6. Maison Martell 72-Year-Old
PIN ITOn November 22nd (until December 6th), bidding will start in Christie’s Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits auction, where a particularly fine bottle of 72-Year-Old Cognac from Maison Martell will be offered. It might seem a little unusual to buy a Christmas gift through auction, but then this is an unusual single eau-de-vie made from a single cru, and bottled in a bespoke crystal decanter made by Baccarat.
To find out more, go to christies.com
7. Codex Cocktail Smoker Top
PIN ITThe Codex Cocktail Smoker Top is an easy way to infuse any cocktail with a rich, aromatic flavour. This kit includes hickory smoking chips that are perfect for a traditional Old Fashioned or Negroni, but if you are looking for something sweeter, applewood chips are perfect for Mai Tais, while mesquite chips work really well with more earthy Tequila-based cocktails.
To find out more, go to bespokepost.com
8. Illustrated Mixology
PIN ITGet ready to shake up your cocktail game with this fabulous cocktail book featuring beautiful mixology art. Hand illustrated, these cocktail flash cards are made from a durable gloss card stock with a handy metal ring at the top. Featuring 18 of the most popular cocktails, this would not only look great on a bar cart but is also the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates a great drink.
To find out more, go to amazon.com
9. Hammered Brass Cocktail Jigger
PIN ITThis indispensable bar tool measures a 15ml (0.5oz) shot on one end and a 30ml (1oz) shot on the other. Ensuring a perfect pour every time, it has been handcrafted from brass-finished aluminium and is embellished with a gently hammered texture. It’s heavy, quality construction will add a luxe feel to your cocktail hour and be the jewel on any bar cart this season.
To find out more, go to anacuahouse.com
10. Cognac Advent Calendar
PIN ITIf shelling out the big bucks at auction for your cognac is not your style, then this Advent calendar from The Spirits Co. may be more your speed. Behind each of the classic 24 doors, you’ll find a 30ml mini of Cognac. Ranging in ages, vintages and areas of the region, the selection has been specially chosen to include some big names, as well as a few special lesser-known houses.
To find out more, go to thespiritco.com
