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1. An apéritif sampler set from Haus that lets them try four different flavors. These delicious apéritifs are made with natural ingredients (no refined sugars or artificial ingredients), fruits, herbs, and botanicals — and with four bottles, there's definitely an extra one there for you!
2. A homemade gin kit for the gin to your tonic. You can expect a call from them saying, "Hey, do you want to come over and try the gin I made?" Um, yes please.
3. Monogrammed whiskey stones to make 'em feel fancy as all get out — oh, and to keep their drink perfectly chilled, of course.
4. The Ultimate Bar Book — a guide with over 1,000 recipes and comprehensive how-tos so they can master their (and your) favorite artisanal drinks.
5. And! Tequila Mockingbird — an incredibly fun cocktail recipe book for the friend who's obsessed with fine literature and even finer cocktails.
6. An illustrated print featuring the classics and their accompanying recipes. This quick little cheat sheet hung up above their bar cart is just what they need to complete their drink station.
7. A set of whiskey- and rum-aged coffee beans because booze and brew go together like PB&J.
8. A smoking kit sure to become the most exciting thing in their collection. Nobody will be able to compete with this! Like, they're pretty much guaranteed to be the neighborhood's master of mixed drinks.
9. A can't-go-wrong bottle of Mike's Hot Honey infused with chili peppers for a sweet and spicy kick they can add to their cocktail creations.
10. A BrüMate shaker that, looky there, conveniently turns into a pint glass. And the marble pattern? Oooh, this has "perfect gift" written all over it.
11. A spritzer gift set from Spa Girl you'll have to plan an entire at-home spa day just to enjoy. Listen, I don't make the rules!
12. A diagram poster showcasing the different whiskey families and their major brands. Oh, what a lovely addition this will be in their bar area!
13. Prism powder, aka edible glitter that'll transform their newest concoction into a magical potion full of whimsy and sparkle — two things I demand my cocktails be more of! *bangs gavel*
14. A skull ice mold so they don't have to use boring ice cubes to chill their after-work, hard-earned margarita. Fancy, but make it dead.
15. And glow cubes because they're extra and so are their cocktails. Nothin' wrong with that!
16. A spirit infusion kit that'll take 'em from rookie to mixologist in no time. Handcrafted pomegranate vodka? How do you sign up to be a taste tester...?
17. A custom whiskey decanter with their name and a personal message from you. This is about to be the best thing on their bar cart, 100%.
18. A simple syrup set (oh, hello faaaaancy lavender) so they can play around in the kitchen like wizard. A splash of this and dash of that — they better name their next boozy drink after you!
19. A marble bar tool set and matching drink dispenser for those big-batch-cocktail kinda days. (Sending this to my S.O. *nudge nudge.*)
20. A set of Woodford Reserve bitters in variety of enticing flavors. Happy hour is at their place!
21. A crate filled with whiskey goodies *AND* snacks so they have everything they need for an ultimate day of tasting at home. Who just won best gift-giver? YOU.
22. Bloody Mary diagram glasses for anyone who knows that is the superior cocktail and demands it be made perfect every! single! time! These'll help.
23. And! A Bloody Mary kit complete with spicy mix and the garnishes (you know, the best part!).
24. A recipe card deck with, yup, 52 fun recipes they can work their way through.
25. A brunch mini bar infusion kit — and need I go on?! OK I will, even though it sells itself! This baby comes with all the ingredients and tools to make three (three!) drinks.
26. A matching globe decanter and glass set to properly honor the greatest whiskeys of the world.
27. And a bottle of their favorite booze you can have delivered straight to their door using Drizly so they can start dreaming up their new cocktail creations stat. Need inspiration? Allow me to suggest Bad Sweater — a bottle of cinnamon whiskey wearing an actual Christmas sweater. Festive!
CHEERS!
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