Gather in everyone, it’s time to get cozy! An easy way to bottle up the warm and fuzzies is through a thoughtful gift based around that special person’s holiday beverage of choice.
So today’s gift guide is running the gamut from hot chocolate additions perfect for a friend stressed out from finals to bar cart indulgences for the lady who knows her gimlets from her spritzes.
Glassware + Mugs
My first bottle opener was a plastic waiter’s corkscrew from the liquor store when I bought my first mix-a-six for my 21st. It was cheap and ugly but made it through the rest of college! When Michael & I started hosting in our first apartment together though, I really wanted a more ‘grownup’ bar set. The most fun part was/still is collecting proper drinkware!
Drinkware are like mugs- there’s a style for everyone! And if you can’t find the perfect one for the giftee, diy to suit their tastes.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye out at thrift stores for vintage glass. Most places that resell drinkware mark them up heavily for full sets. Mismatched pieces can be just as elegant and twice as fun to collect!
TO BUY
glass decanter
glass cocktail shaker
mid century amber drinking glasses
TO DIY
etched glassware
vinyl applique mug
ultimate guide to sharpie mugs
Mixes + Mixers
Mixing cocktails always feels like a fun, pseudo experiment. Like mixing brand new paints but you get to taste what you’re making! Like everything in this series, personalization is key here. Gift the fun loving sweet tooth some colorful simple syrups or the
Shoutout to The Kitchn for teaching me all my cocktail basics.
TO BUY
Elderflower tonic
Prohi-Bitters (one of the best brand names don’t you think?)
hot chocolate on a stick 3 set
TO DIY
citrus simple syrup
marshmallow dollops
hot spiced dark chocolate
Finishing Touches
A few finishing touch suggestions for the cherry on top (whipped cream optional). These guys are like little stocking stuffers to round out the main present. One paired with a bottle of wine would be a great hostess gift!
The diy options are so cute, anyone would appreciate them.
TO BUY
copper + brass jigger
decanter tags
The Savoy Cocktail Book
TO DIY
conversation bubble coasters
recipe cocktail napkins
Christmas tree stirrers
What drink gets you in the Holiday mood? I’m switching between peppermint hot coco, Puerto Rican eggnog, and Blue Moon’s Horchata while warming my feet next to the radiator.
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