What better way to show your loved ones you care than with a gift that reflects their unique personality? If your friend is a cocktail enthusiast, mocktail mixologist or wine lover, then you’re in luck! I’ve put together a guide to the perfect cocktail gifts for every home mixologist.

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This list includes everything from elevated glassware, to unique bottles, that the cocktail (or mocktail) enthusiast in your life will actually like!  

Gifts for the Aesthetic Entertainer

Caraway Complete Bar Set

You might now Caraway Home for their non-toxic cookware but their new bar set is high quality and SO beautiful. It comes with a storage base and you can choose the color of the backer to coordinate with your home.

‼️Use code CAROLYN for 10% off at the Caraway site.

Petrified Wood Serving Board

Transform cheese platters into works of art with this chic wood serving board.

Ninja Slushi

Perfect for hosting, pour in your favorite drink (no ice needed) and the Ninja Slushi will turn it into slush.

Personalized Wine Chiller

This adorable floral wine chiller can be personalized with a monogram, making it such a gorgeous and thoughtful gift for someone who loves to host!

Linen Cocktail Napkins

This set of 6 cloth cocktail napkins comes in so many cute styles and is perfect for hosting. The best part is, they’re washable!

Empress Indigo Gin

When it comes to the spirit that makes the prettiest cocktails, there’s no competition! Empress Indigo Gin has a pretty purple hue and botanical flavor that works well in so many drinks! 

Flower Coupe Cocktail Glasses

These flower coupe glasses feature a unique shape and the prettiest colors, adding fun and elegance to your friend’s home bar!

Turkish Mule Mugs

This set of 4 copper and glass mule mugs is so cute! They’re perfect for moscow mules or other bubbly cocktails.

Gifts for the Martini Lover

Nick and Nora Glasses

If you want to gift your friend a unique glass that’s perfect for martinis, Nick and Nora glasses are a great choice. This set of 4 also comes packaged in the cutest box for gifting!

Fiona Beaded Martini Bag

This adorable beaded bag is perfect for the martini lover that loves a statement accessory. This popular style bag has hand beaded detailing and comes in lots of other styles as well!

Filthy Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

You can’t go wrong with blue cheese stuffed olives if your friend is a dirty martini lover! Pair it with a bottle or another gift on this list.

Monogrammed Martini Cocktail Napkins

These custom embroidered linen napkins are such a thoughtful gift for the ‘tini lover in your life. You can customize the thread color and order a set of 4 or 6.

Olive Cocktail Picks

These adorable olive cocktail picks a perfect for the friend that always needs extra olives. It comes in sweet packaging that says “olive you” making it even cuter for gifting.

Ceramic Dip Bowl and Tray Set

I love this dip bowl and tray for olives, dips and nuts. It comes with 3 terracotta bowls and an organic shaped tray that are perfect for hosting or enjoying snacks with your ‘tini.

Kástra Elión Vodka

This artisan vodka is distilled from Greek olives making it perfect for a dirty martini. It’s unique bottle makes it a much nicer choice for gifting than your standard vodka.

Citadelle Jardin D’été Gin

If your friend prefers a gin martini, this gin is balanced with notes and melon and citrus. It comes in the prettiest bottle and is under $30!

Personalized Martini Book

This personalized martini book is such a thoughtful gift and will definitely earn a spot on your martini lover’s bar cart! The book includes 29 recipes and is personalized with your friend’s name.

Gifts for the Jetsetter

Travel Cocktail Kits

These kits include all the essentials to create favorite cocktails on the go. Perfect for picnics, camping trips, or weekend getaways.

Liber & Co Syrup Set

‘Including 3 popular syrups perfect for tropical cocktails, this Liber & Co Syrup Set is perfect for your friend that likes to experiment with different flavors.

Seashell Coupe Cocktail Glasses

I’m trying to buy less glasses but I couldn’t help but add this gorgeous set of 4 coupes to my collection. They look like seashells and come in a perfect box for gifting.

Amaro

Gifting bottles can be hard but you can’t go wrong with a nice bottle of amaro! Amaro is a bitter herbal liqueur that can be sipper on over ice or incorporated in a cocktail. I recommend Braulio Amaro Alpino, Amaro Nonino or Amaro Lucano.

Stanley Travel Shaker + Bartender Kit

This insulated shaker comes 2 cups and a citrus juicer stashed inside, making it perfect for camping, travel or on the go!

Insulated Beach Cooler Bag

This insulated cooler bag is so cute and perfect for anyone who loves drinks by the beach or pool.

Portable Wine Picnic Table

This wine picnic table is the ultimate gift for the wine and cheese lover in your life. It’s great for backyard picnics or taking on the go.  

Gifts for the Whiskey Lover

Monogram Ice Stamp

If your loved on takes pride in making the best old fashioned, this monogram ice stamp is the perfect gift! Pair it with a bottle of whiskey or a Clear Ice Tray

Clayton & Crume Monogram Rocks Glasses

This set of 2 rocks glasses feature a customized leather wrap that can include a 3 letter monogram or 1 letter monogram. These eye-catching glasses are perfect to be displayed on your bar cart.

Whiskey

The most obvious gift for a whiskey lover is whiskey! Go for a small batch whiskey or bourbon like E.H. Taylor or Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask. Pair a bottle with something else on this list for a thoughtful gift.

Cute Bitters Bottles

These adorable bitter bottles look oh so pretty on a bar cart! They’re perfect for upgrading your cocktail experience and your home.

Bittercube Bitters Variety Pack

Six creative bitters flavors that will ignite your friend’s imagination and inspire them to create extraordinary cocktails. I have this pack and love the unique flavors for seasonal drinks.

DIY Hot Chocolate Old Fashioned Set

If you want a DIY gift, gift your friend everything to make my Hot Chocolate Old Fashioned recipe. You can find everything I used to make it a gift here.

Hot Chocolate Old Fashioned Cocktail on tray with with toasted marshmallows as garnish

Lowball Glasses

This gorgeous set of 4 lowball glasses is perfect for an old fashioned or other whiskey cocktails. They come in a cute box, making it perfect for gifting!

Clear Ice Tray

A simple, but effective way to add a touch of elegance to any cocktail, this sleek ice tray makes cubes that are completely clear.

Gifts for the Aperitivo Enthusiast

Stainless Steel and Walnut Wood Bar Tool Set with Snack Bowl

This chic bar tool set comes with a snack bowl that’s perfect for aperitivo! I love the modern design and wood accents.

Hand Blown Crystal Wine Glasses

This set of 2 glasses has been my go to for spritzes! I love the size, quality and design. Pair them with a bottle for the perfect gift.

Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto

This Italian bergamot liqueur is wonderful in spritzes, negronis and even margaritas. Its stunning bottle makes it perfect for gifting.

Venice Goblet Cocktail Glasses

A set of high-quality cocktail glasses is perfect for enjoying cocktails in style. This unique goblet is great for spritzes, sangria or gin & tonics and it comes in a perfect box for gifting.

Roscioli Italian Wine Club

I love this wine club for its curated selection of organic, artisan Italian wines. It’s the ultimate gift for a friend who wants to explore unique varietals straight from Italy. It also includes experiences in Rome and New York!

Wine Charcuterie Toppers

These cute charcuterie toppers are placed right on your wine glass for mini charcuterie boards that will transport you straight to aperitivo in Italy!

Homemade Limoncello

If you’re looking for a more thoughtful gift, limoncello is easier to make than you think! Use my recipe and this limoncello set from Amazon with bottles and labels and you’ll have the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

3 Bottles of homemade limoncello recipe with labels with lemons

Cocktails & Canapes Book

This book focuses on simple pre-dinner drinks and snacks, making it the perfect gift for the aperitivo lover in your life.

Electric Wine Aerator & Dispenser

This aesthetic aerator enhances the flavor of your wine and features a convenient pouring spout for mess free wine dispensing. This one is a crowd pleaser for hosting and pairs perfectly with your favorite red wine as a gift.

Gifts for the Balanced Bartender

Non-Alcoholic Bitters Set

All the Bitter Non-Alcoholic Bitters Variety Pack includes 3 varieties to upgrade your mocktails. I have and love all 3 and especially love the bottles. They’ll look amazing on your friend’s bar cart.

Syrup Bottles

This set of 2 bottles is perfect for experimenting with homemade syrups. 

Beast Mini Blender

This sleek and easy-to-use blender is perfect for whipping up tropical cocktails, making it the ideal appliance for those wanting to be transported to an island. 

CB2 Ribbed Coupe Glasses

These pretty ribbed coupe glasses are a favorite around here. They’re great for cocktails, mocktails or bubbly!

Curious Elixirs Variety Pack

These alcohol free craft cocktails come in unique and herbal flavors. Take their flavor quiz to find the perfect one for your loved one!

Icon Cocktail Shaker

This sweet cocktail shaker is perfect for mixing up mocktails. It has 4 different style options to pick from and I love them all!

Caraway Knife & Utensil Set

This knife and utensil set from Caraway Home with its elevated storage looks so clean on your countertop. It’s the perfect gift for your friend that’s always experimenting in the kitchen.

‼️Use code CAROLYN for 10% off at the Caraway site.

Mindful Mocktail Book

This book by my friend Natalie Battaglia is full of fresh, flavorful non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll love the unique, healthy recipes and gorgeous photos!

Dehydrated Citrus

Pair a bottle or bar tool with dehydrated citrus. It’s one of my favorite garnishes to keep on hand in the pantry and instantly upgrades any drink.

Ghia Non-Alcoholic Aperitif

This Mediterranean-Inspired non-alcoholic spirit with notes of citrus, rosemary & bitter herbs. It has no added sugar and is only 15 calories.

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