Cheers to the holidays: perfect cocktail and liquor gifts for every celebration
Looking for a creative gift that’s sure to impress? From classic spirits, to barware, to unique cocktails, our holiday cocktail gift guide is packed with the best alcohol gifts for Christmas, New Year’s, and all your festive gatherings.
Whether you're shopping for seasoned mixologists or those just beginning their journey into the world of cocktails, you'll find an array of thoughtful and unique gifts to delight everyone. From elegant glassware to innovative bar tools, explore options that will make this holiday season truly memorable for every cocktail aficionado in your life.
Quick Summary:
Featured Holiday Gifts: Discover our top-selling spirits and seasonal favorites that make the perfect festive gift for any cocktail lover.
Gifts for those who love the outdoors: Elevate outdoor adventures with boutique barware and a picnic accessories to bring a touch of luxury to any setting.
Gifts for the plant parent: Pair their green thumb with nature-inspired botanical-infused Ketel One Botanicals to celebrate their love for all things leafy.
Gifts for the host: Impress hosts with elegant bar tools and ready-made cocktails that will make every gathering unforgettable.
Gifts for the ones who take their drinks neat: Celebrate simplicity with refined, high-quality spirits that shine on their own, just like they prefer.
Gifts for the dirty martini enthusiast: Delight them with everything they need to craft the perfect dirty martini, from premium vodka or gin to stylish glasses.
Gifts for the sober curious: Explore a collection of Seedlip non-alcoholic options and stylish glassware designed to enhance mindful sipping experiences.
Featured holiday gifts
Gifts for those who love the outdoors
Be it after an all-day hike through the woods or just an afternoon lazing in the park, these folks prefer to toast outside. A woven picnic basket with outdoor dining essentials for two will surely get them excited for their next scenic day trip. A tartan, sustainable picnic blanket with weather-resistant backing will keep them comfy while they sip on easy-to-pack, pre-mixed cocktail kits or whatever they want to mix up and bring along in a chic ceramic flask.
Gifts for the plant parent
Maybe they have a collection of mint, basil and lemon verbena growing on the windowsill, so they’re never without fresh herbs for their cocktails. Or, maybe the last time you got together for drinks, they beamed while showing off pics of their pothos plant’s new leaf. No matter what kind of plants they care for, celebrate their green thumb with a collection of Ketel One Botanicals to remind them of their garden’s freshness all winter long.
The ultimate holiday gift for sports lovers
Some gifts feel thoughtful. Some feel festive. This one feels legendary. Give the season’s easiest win with the Limited Edition Aviation American Gin Wrexham Commemorative Pack. Wrapped in club colors and finished with its own Wrexham scarf, it’s a ready-to-gift holiday release for fans and gift givers alike. Under the tree or on the bar cart, it never misses.
Gifts for the host
While most would feel overwhelmed at the idea of having eight friends over for dinner on a Thursday, there are some who make it look easy. They’re the type who always have the correct glassware for serving crowd-pleasing cocktails (not to mention the tools to pull them off!) and can pull together a cheese plate that’s worthy of an in-feed Instagram post in no time.
Gift them an assortment of ready-to-drink cocktails so they’re ready to celebrate and can offer their guests their preferred libation to ring in the New Year. Of course, champagne saucers are some of the most versatile (not to mention pretty!) cocktail glasses around and a set of coupes or wine glasses will be perfect for their famous homemade cocktails.
Gifts for the ones who take their drinks neat
Whether you’re buying for your father-in-law or a friend who has refined taste, an enthusiast who orders their spirit of choice neat can be downright daunting to shop for. (These folks usually know their stuff, and have strong opinions about it.) This amber smoke rocks glass set from Estelle will look stunning on their home bar cart, especially when paired with this matching decanter. If you feel confident enough to gift a bottle, Oban 14-Year-Old Single Malt is a mid-priced, full-bodied Scotch whiskey boasting fig, honey and oak flavors, as well as a bit of sea salt that will transport them to the Highlands.
Gifts for the dirty martini enthusiast
Summer 2022 may have been the dirty martini’s moment in the spotlight, but for the die-hard fans this was just the season they let everyone in on their well-kept secret. Dirty martinis are refined but loose; elevated, but down to party – and this napkin set establishes the same vibe.
The asymmetrical rim on this martini glass is specifically designed to enhance the experience of enjoying a martini, and it will make their next pour easy to balance, while a bottle of Aviation American Gin will have even vodka devotees interested in making the switch. (This craft gin’s main highlight is a balanced blend of botanicals so it won’t overpower the olive brine.) A classic bottle of Tanqueray No. TEN or Ketel One is always needed for their bar cart, while this set of tools is perfect for stirring up their next martini at home – because yes, martinis should always be stirred, not shaken.
Gifts for the sober curious
Just because someone isn’t drinking alcohol doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a cocktail. Non-alcoholic cocktails are becoming especially popular with sober crowds and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
This Apple Highball cocktail is also perfectly flavored for chilly winter days, thanks to the combination of apple juice and maple syrup with Seedlip Garden 108. A calming blue set of cocktail glasses will elevate their zero-proof options too, and this serving bowl with matching blue handles will be perfect for nuts or dips alongside them.
You may also like
The Bar Team
More from The Bar
Stay Inspired
Subscribe to the Beyond The Bar e-newsletter and enjoy $9.99 off !
